inspiring

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ 

: having an animating or exalting effect

Synonyms

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

Examples of inspiring in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The resulting project, premiering April 5 on Apple TV+, is far from that, an inspiring and empowering look at how young women might run the nation … all occurring in Missouri, no less. —Jon Niccum, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024

Couple-care is a monthly series highlighting inspiring couples in our community. —Akili King, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024

Create a forum where employees can quickly and easily share some of their best, most inspiring prompts for their coworkers to see and try for themselves. —Colette Stallbaumer, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024

And the stained glass in the main room at Ocean Way sets an inspiring atmosphere. —Tom Roland, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024

Aiming to share her expertise with others, Dr. Ball introduced inspiring, motivational, and practical speaking events. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024

For more inspiring ways to grow hydrangeas in containers, from terracotta pots to window boxes, explore this round up of ideas that includes which companion plants to pair with hydrangeas in planters. 10 of 21 Why Didn't My Hydrangeas Bloom? —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024

The story is inspiring and the performances are stunning, especially Roberts’ Oscar-winning turn. —Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2024

Her style, movement quality and turning ability are inspiring and beautiful to watch. —Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above