* Formal: The professor's lecture edified the students on the complex history of the French Revolution.
* Informal: I was truly edified by the documentary about the lives of bees.
* Figurative: The quiet contemplation in the garden edified her soul, bringing her a sense of peace.
* Humorous: The comedian's jokes were so absurd they actually edified the audience on the nature of human absurdity.
"Edified" means to enlighten, instruct, or uplift. It suggests a positive and often intellectual or spiritual improvement.