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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Ignore those, and reach out for the inspiring things instead? Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 Because watching Curry try to drag a lifeless roster with zero chance at anything meaningful isn’t inspiring. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 At its best, community fitness culture is uplifting, inspiring and filled with hope. Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026 Between the inspiring garden shop, the farm-to-table cafe, and the six miles of hiking trails, this Somerset oasis can entertain every member of your party. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 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 16 Apr. 2026.

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