inspiring

adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ How to pronounce inspiring (audio)
: 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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Having the queens impersonate musical icons and sing RuPaul songs isn’t exactly inspiring, and the choreography doesn’t make the most of the talent on hand. Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025 Unlike some career paths that can lead to significant debt, mastering a skilled trade brings a sense of achievement and fulfillment that is truly inspiring and motivating. Brynn Cooksey, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Ahead of the 31st annual SAG Awards ceremony on Feb. 23, the star of The Last Showgirl, 57, pens an inspiring love letter to her fellow working actors. Pamela Anderson, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 It was designed in 1819 by William Jay (the architect of the Owens-Thomas House) and offers an inspiring look at Jay’s style as well as the decorative and fine arts of the time. Frances MacDougall, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025 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 4 Mar. 2025.

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