inspiring

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ How to pronounce inspiring (audio)
: having an animating or exalting effect

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
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The Earthshot Prize aims to spotlight inspiring, innovative solutions to some of the planet’s most urgent environmental challenges, awarding prizes across five key areas. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 This game was equal parts gutsy, gritty, emotional, inspiring and draining. Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 It was pieced together, which was inspiring. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025 Jerry Lorenzo of Fear Of God really championed his tailor at the Met Gala, which was inspiring. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inspiring

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inspiring was in 1717

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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspiring. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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