edified

verb

past tense of edify
as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding a family-oriented show that tried to edify the television audience as well as entertain it

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Recent Examples of edified Both haven’t really edified him, at this point. — Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026 Again, as a parent, we’re edified to hear this — though a 700-calorie lunch is beyond the target for my high school freshman and her Ozempic journey. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edified
  1. educated
  2. inspired
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  • Savvy, polished, and highly educated, Anaya is the eldest Clarke sibling and the mayor of Trinity City.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • An analysis of county voting patterns shows El-Sayed’s younger and higher-educated base was pivotal on his path to victory.
    — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of educated
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  • The latest launch, inspired by a record-playing bar in Kyoto called Jazz, has been selling out constantly.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • This partnership combines Ortiz’s signature patterns with a unique Cartagena design inspired by Colombia’s landscape and rich biodiversity.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspired

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“Edified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edified. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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