Edificante (en. Edifying)

/edifiˈkante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has the capacity to elevate or improve someone's ideas or behavior.
The talk was uplifting and motivating for everyone present.
La charla fue edificante y motivadora para todos los presentes.
That fosters personal and spiritual development.
Reading philosophy books can be an uplifting activity.
Leer libros de filosofía puede ser una actividad edificante.
That provides a positive teaching or reflection.
The documentary offered an uplifting perspective on community life.
El documental ofreció una perspectiva edificante sobre la vida en comunidad.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'edificans', which means 'to build' or 'to edify'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

uplifting culture
a set of customs and practices that promote moral and intellectual development.
cultura edificante
uplifting movie
a movie that teaches valuable life lessons or inspires one to be better.
película edificante

Related Words

edification
action of building or elevating moral character.
edificación
to build
to build something, whether in a physical or moral sense.
edificar
uplifting
that promotes improvement or learning.
edificante

Slang Meanings

People who lift your spirits.
That group of friends is very uplifting; they always make you feel better.
Ese grupo de amigos es muy edificante, siempre te hacen sentir mejor.
Activities that add value.
Doing yoga is something uplifting for the mind and body.
Hacer yoga es algo edificante para la mente y el cuerpo.