inspiring

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adjective

in·​spir·​ing in-ˈspī-riŋ How to pronounce inspiring (audio)
Synonyms of inspiring
: having an animating or exalting effect

inspiring

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present participle of inspire

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Adjective an inspiring idea for a national program in which young people would commit themselves to a year of community service
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And the landscape itself provides inspiring backdrops for wellness activities and pursuits. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 Senior kicker Nate McCashland understands what the Goggins family is going through, with his younger brother having leukemia at a young age, and talked about how inspiring Heston is. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 Genden Phuntsok portrays the late Sherpa in this inspiring biopic from Jennifer Peedom, with Tom Hiddleston as New Zealand explorer Sir Edmund Hillary. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 But before the boogying began, Clarkson delivered one last inspiring message to her loyal viewers. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inspiring

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1717, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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