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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Dilfer's tenure in Birmingham was far from inspiring, going 9-21 over the course of his three years at the program. Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025 Yet, one of the most inspiring developmental stories in NBA history doesn’t happen without Antetokounmpo’s stint at the point. Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Mould, Barbe, and Travis got together and rehearsed for a possible reunion, but the musical vibe was not as inspiring as Mould had hoped. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2025 The festivities included a cocktail reception, fine dining, a live auction, inspiring stories and more. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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