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adjective

as in inspiring

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verb

present participle of inspirit
as in encouraging
to fill with courage or strength of purpose the sight of the royal family doughtily enduring the bombing raids greatly inspirited the rest of the population

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiriting
  1. inspiring
  2. encouraging
  3. poignant
  4. rewarding
  5. moving
  6. uplifting
  7. fulfilling
  8. affecting
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of inspiring
Verb
  • China has moved to bar companionship chatbots from encouraging emotional reliance, which means a regulator can decide that a relationship somebody depends on will stop existing.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Peridot acts as a buffer for Virgos, helping to soften their tendency for self-criticism and encouraging a more optimistic outlook.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • Building to a poignant climax, writer-director Noah Segan’s elegant love letter to both New York and to bygone cinematic eras recalls both the 1970s, with its grungy urban antiheroes, and the 1990s, in its American indie ethos.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The film’s pointed critique of a fractured society severely damaged by playing catch-up capitalism is unmistakable, but for those familiar with recent Ghanaian politics, Armar’s poignant assessment goes deeper.
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of poignant
Adjective
  • Farther southwest, including much of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the eclipse becomes progressively shallower and less visually rewarding.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Watching the gallery grow alongside them has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rewarding
Adjective
  • One of Bourdain’s most moving reflections on fatherhood came in a 2013 essay for The Guardian.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
  • To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
    — Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of moving
Adjective
  • Kim recommends pairing Cottage Door with an uplifting hue like Apricot Blush and Moonshot, along with light wood tones to create a space that’s infused with warmth and optimism.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This body spray melds dates with toffee, buttery caramel, and sandalwood oil for a scent that’s truly delectable, uplifting, and lush.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of uplifting
Adjective
  • But having something to look forward to can make the transition smoother and more fulfilling.
    — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Her story serves as a promise that there are no borders for love, and that living in harmony with others is both natural and fulfilling.
    — Margaret Rogers, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Adjective
  • Wojnarowicz’s words are immediate and unpolished and affecting, even when he feels betrayed by their limitations.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • And yet, Lestat is so palpably alive, which makes the vocal hardening all the more affecting.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Definition of affecting
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