ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inspiring

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈspaɪə.ɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Inspiring is an adjective meaning Providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.

Meaning

Providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of inspire
  2. inspiration

Example Sentences

From the severity of his father to the sweet intellectual inspirings of his wife a sadness seems ever to dwell upon his career. It was not that he was unfortunate. Few men have achieved greater success in life than John Stuart Mill.

Word Forms

Synonyms for inspiring

Depending on context, synonyms include exalting, ennobling.

Antonyms for inspiring

Common opposites include uninspiring.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include exalting, ennobling, inspirational, encouraging, heartening, motivating.

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