inspiring

inspiring

adj

Definition of INSPIRING

: having an animating or exalting effect

Examples of INSPIRING

1. <an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service>

First Known Use of INSPIRING

1717

Related to INSPIRING

Synonyms: breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, exciting, intoxicating, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling

Antonyms: unexciting

Related Words: arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, titillating; absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting; moving, poignant, touching; enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, spellbinding; dynamic, energetic, high-voltage, kinetic, lively, lusty

Near Antonyms: boring, mind-numbing, tedious, tiresome; dreary, dull, humdrum, monotonous, uninteresting

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Rhymes with INSPIRING

retiring