inspiring

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ How to pronounce inspiring (audio)
Synonyms of inspiringnext
: 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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Someone’s promises could feel inspiring but oddly vague. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 However, both teams have been an enigma since then, with neither putting up inspiring performances. Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 Mary Agnes, a meek young woman who finds her voice and comes into her own over the course of the inspiring film. Diedre Johnson, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025 As Frank began treatment, their wedding photographer encouraged them to enter the America’s Favorite Couple competition and share their inspiring story. Partner Content, Variety, 17 Dec. 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 Dec. 2025.

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