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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For a home base that’s as inspiring as the journey itself, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay rises from the cliffs like something out of a coastal daydream. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Truly inspiring and exciting, and so much character. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 30 June 2025 Seeing Charli, someone who has put in the work in the industry for decades, finally get a chance to headline a stage at one of the biggest musical events in the world, and kill it, was deeply inspiring. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 June 2025 To me, Virgil’s ascent is inspiring because of this notion. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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