inspiring

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ 

: having an animating or exalting effect

Synonyms

• breathtaking
• charged
• electric
• electrifying
• exciting
• exhilarating
• exhilarative
• galvanic
• galvanizing
• hair-raising
• heart-stopping
• intoxicating
• kicky
• mind-bending
• mind-blowing
• mind-boggling
• rip-roaring
• rousing
• stimulating
• stirring
• 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

When John Magaro was eyeballing acting as a living and soaking up ’70s movies in college, Dustin Hoffman’s career looked awfully inspiring. —Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024

These imaginative displays bring literature to life, inspiring wonder, creativity, and a sense of adventure for all ages. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024

Sol is insightful, magnetic, and an all-around inspiring person. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024

Told in stark black and white and almost completely devoid of sentiment, the spare production allows the power of its story and performances to stand out as an inspiring account of human potential and ability realized. —Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above