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

His thoughts on how to live in the world remain inspiring, even as his observations on man’s inhumanity to man and nature have been, unfortunately and increasingly, relevant in the nearly two centuries since his works were published. —Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026

All in all, an inspiring evening—thanks to women whose efforts will impact other women for generations to come. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026

His faith in the power of science to improve lives was inspiring. —Marc Lipsitch, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026

Yeah, just being with Sonny [Skrillex] and going to his shows, going to the club with him and being in his world for a little bit has been really inspiring… and thinking about music in a different way has been fun. —Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 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