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

That first video has more than 33 million views, and the series would go on to become a viral sensation, inspiring spinoff videos, reaction clips across the internet and a television show. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Curated by Rachelle Daglis, the annual gathering brought together an inspiring community of industry leaders to celebrate and amplify the voices shaping the stories of today and tomorrow. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

But perhaps just as rewarding, and maybe even inspiring, is cracking open a book in a reader-friendly public space. — Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

As important and inspiring as any is the one camouflaged by Fred Warner’s business-as-usual, ultra-fiery demeanor. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 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