: causing people to want to do or create something or to lead better lives
an inspiring leader
His generosity is inspiring.
an inspiring [=inspirational] true story of one family's struggles to overcome poverty
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“Inspiring.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/inspiring. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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