adj
improving
ihm-PROO-vihng
adj
1
Intended to make someone better, especially morally, mentally, or in health.
"His grandmother only allowed improving books, never comics, in the house."
"The doctor said his condition was improving steadily."
How to Use Improving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting better, or (in an older, more formal sense) meant to make someone better morally or intellectually.
When to use it
The "meant to educate or morally better someone" sense is somewhat dated and often used with a slightly ironic tone today.
Word Forms
more improving comparative, most improving superlative
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