inspirational

adjective

Definition of inspirationalnext
as in inspiring
causing people to want to do or create something; giving inspiration an inspirational speaker Her courage is inspirational.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational
  1. inspiring
  2. impressive
  3. exciting
  4. provocative
Adjective
  • Those studio notes that Alvarez dreaded were actually inspiring.
    Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) was nothing short of exhilarating, filled with packed arenas, buzzer-beaters, thrilling overtime games, unexpected upsets, and inspiring underdog victories.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of inspiring
Adjective
  • Columbia’s legacy of quality outdoor gear lives on these Fairbanks boots, and the impressive weather resistance guarantees toasty toes no matter the adventure.
    Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Luke Evans, with a movie star face, enviable physique and impressive resumé, is not immune to the same spirals of regular folks.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • The Fire sign is symbolized by the archer and governed by Jupiter — the planet of luck and expansion — which adds to the curious and exciting energy in the air.
    Athena Sobhan, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • But the most exciting openings are from proudly South African brands: Newmark Hotels is pioneering the 21-suite Apostle Battery Mountain Lodge in the Table Mountain National Park above Llandudno beach, an ambitious restoration of a historic military site.
    Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • The Believers Where to Watch: Netflix A provocative Thai series about three young entrepreneurs who attempt to spin a struggling Buddhist temple into a money-making business.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Nov. 2024
  • In the journalist’s provocative new work, Eve Babitz’s diary-like letters provide a window into her fellow literary titan, Joan Didion. 4.
    The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of provocative
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