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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The ability to inspire, motivate, and move with conviction is essential and inspiring. Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 Virginia contains mountains, vineyards, small towns, luxury hotels, artistic hubs, and some of the most inspiring culinary scenes on the East Coast. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 Meryl is just as effortless and inspiring as anybody could imagine. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025 His statesmanship has been shrewd, strategic and inspiring. John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 10 July 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 22 Jul. 2025.

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