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

If the lawmakers who have power today do not deliver by the time the next election rolls around, there is no amount of campaign spending, no inspiring ad, that will keep them in office. — Daniel Squadron, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026

Chanel's iconic camellia appeared in both the fall and spring collections, inspiring showgoers throughout fashion month to pin their own floral flourishes onto jackets and coats. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026

Inspired by true events, the musical tells the inspiring story of the legendary Afro-Cuban Havana band who reunited to record the 1997 Grammy Award-winning album Buena Vista Social Club. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

As California’s Latino population grew and their political power eventually did too, the days when such a victory would have been an inspiring surprise are long gone. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 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