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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Pink Light takes the inspiring sports drama genre, where athletes have to overcome obstacles in their sport and personal lives, in a new direction as Browne tackles the worsening debate around trans athletes in the media and political spaces. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025 Cola's inspiring story touched thousands of hearts and, ultimately, led to her adoption. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Just one week after wowing spectators at the US Open with her dominating and inspiring tennis skills, Coco Gauff shifted her razor-sharp focus to her other passion—fashion. Paul Chi, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025 Her strength of character, artistic vision, and fierce determination remain profoundly inspiring today. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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