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 nine-time Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist was recognized Saturday night for significantly shaping the music industry and upholding the city's identity, while inspiring generations. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership sextiles Venus in your 9th House of Travel, Learning, and Perspective, helping one-on-one plans feel more inspiring and collaborative. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Rodriguez, who is is 50, said seeing someone more than 30 years his senior exhibiting so much energy on stage was an inspiring sign that getting older doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Sharing wins and losses with others unites us, but is motivational and inspiring. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 Aug. 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