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inspiring

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/ · UK /ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/

inspiring means: Making you feel hopeful or eager to do something good or creative.

adjective

GIVING ENCOURAGEMENTB2

Making you feel hopeful or eager to do something good or creative.

  • Her story is inspiring.
  • We heard an inspiring speech about protecting the ocean.
  • He became a teacher after meeting an inspiring young scientist.

Similar words: encouraging, motivating, uplifting

Opposites: discouraging, uninspiring

Common phrases: an inspiring story, an inspiring teacher, truly inspiring, an inspiring example

Questions about inspiring

What does inspiring mean?

Making you feel hopeful or eager to do something good or creative.

What is inspiring in other languages?

Türkçe: ilham verici · Español: inspirador · Français: inspirant · Deutsch: inspirierend · Italiano: ispiratore · 日本語: 感動的な

How do you pronounce inspiring?

In American English /ɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/; in British English /ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/.

How do you use inspiring in a sentence?

Her story is inspiring. We heard an inspiring speech about protecting the ocean.

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