inspiring

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ 

: having an animating or exalting effect

Synonyms of inspiring

• breathtaking
• exciting
• interesting
• intriguing
• 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 theory is that the allure of a cash payment would soften the position of the most ardent NIMBYs, while inspiring residents who otherwise might not care one way or the other to become advocates for new development. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Dog days are coming for the 49ers at training camp, and Taylor has an inspiring tale from a career waylaid by injuries. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

If only the baseball-loving world could have focused on the franchise when the atmosphere was that inspiring. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Angermayer’s manifesto had credited transgender activism with inspiring Enhanced. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inspiring

• acquiring
• admiring
• aspiring
• conspiring
• enquiring
• expiring
• perspiring
• rehiring
• retiring
• untiring
• firing
• hiring