Synonyms for improving
- adjective
Definitions
- adj. 1
That tends to improve someone or something (especially (dated) to educate or morally better a person).
Related words
- Phrases
- improving agent
Choose the right word
But for matters below the point of ordinary approval we seldom use these words; we do not speak of bettering a wretched alley, or improving a foul sewer.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- battle Hitler and his allies had won battle after battle.
- uplifting Their music is incredibly uplifting and joyful.
- edifying The pastor's sermons may bore you, but they are morally edifying.
By length
- 2 letters
- up1
- 6 letters
- battle2
- 8 letters
- edifying4
- 9 letters
- uplifting3
- 11 letters
- progressive3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (battle2 = 2 syllables).