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

Celestial events are among the oldest and most profound human experiences of the cosmos, inspiring stories as grand as the sky is wide to explain the marvelous spectacles that arch overhead. — Michael J. Caduto, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Being so close to this creative energy, at times eye to eye, is part of what makes punk rock so inspiring. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026

Obviously, there are parallels between Mitcham and Banderas’s Chef, who tells Tony wistfully about Provincetown’s clambakes—inspiring Tony and Sal to throw one. — Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026

Stop asking whether your company's values sound inspiring and start asking whether those values remove options. — Brandon Shannon, Forbes.com, 4 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