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

For more race-day coverage and inspiring photo galleries, head here. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 4 July 2026

For those invested in the humanities, these should be inspiring figures. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

The show, which was originally based on a memoir of the same name, serves up serious fashion envy as well as a helping of good-old inspiring feminism. — Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

One of the most inspiring discoveries was learning more about the extraordinary work of the Grumeti Fund. — Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 2 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