inspiring

1 of 2

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ 

: having an animating or exalting effect

inspiring

2 of 2

present participle of inspire

Synonyms of inspiring

Adjective

• breathtaking
• exciting
• interesting
• intriguing
• thrilling

Examples of inspiring in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Those two plays hint at indecision from LaFleur, which isn’t the most inspiring sign for this fanbase after how last season fell apart. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Home of the subversive and the sublime, the maverick and the madman, the inspired and the inspiring, the sage and the clown, and, most important, the brave. — Tom Selleck, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

So please do not celebrate Palestinian steadfastness as though we were placed on this earth to provide inspiring images of survival between massacres. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

The discourse-inspiring but undeniably appealing atmosphere of the US Open is one of fanfare and decadence. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1717, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inspiring

• acquiring
• admiring
• aspiring
• conspiring
• enquiring
• expiring
• perspiring
• rehiring
• retiring
• untiring
• firing
• hiring