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

Colman Domingo served as Honorary Chair alongside Ciara, who also appeared as Honored Guest to introduce the inspiring finale of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations with a soul-stirring choir. —Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025

Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025

For some students, returning to campus has been both inspiring and overwhelming. —Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2025

Filled with the most inspiring, glamorous, and aspirational homes featured in the magazine’s pages throughout the last 10 years, global editorial director Amy Astley offers a behind-the-scenes look into your favorite celebrity homes. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025

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