inspiriting 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of inspiritingnext
as in inspiring

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inspiriting

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verb

present participle of inspirit
as in encouraging
to fill with courage or strength of purpose the sight of the royal family doughtily enduring the bombing raids greatly inspirited the rest of the population

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspiriting
  1. inspiring
  2. encouraging
  3. poignant
  4. rewarding
  5. moving
  6. fulfilling
  7. affecting
  8. gratifying
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
Verb
  • By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By encouraging users to engage more meaningfully with their technology, Unplugged aims to help people reconnect with real-world interactions and improve overall mental health.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • From epic Westerns to poignant dramas, his use of sound as an integral component of his cinematic storytelling has stirred our emotions and immersed viewers in the worlds he’s created for decades.
    Bryan Antunez, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The poignant video has resonated with many, gathering 1.4 million views and 115,000 likes.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of poignant
Adjective
  • Learning and using your physical skills to achieve your goal will be rewarding.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Life in the digital world can be rewarding.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of rewarding
Adjective
  • These scenes, combined with Tendler’s detailing of her relationship with her mother, make for some of the best and most moving writing in the book, to say nothing of a very beautiful chapter on her French bulldog, Petunia, toward the end.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Sheryl gets a teary good-bye scene with her granddaughters, but perhaps the most moving moment is when Kristen — who admits to how complicated this is given the current status of her relationship with her mother — brings David in to perform last rites if Sheryl wants them.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 25 July 2024
Definition of moving
Adjective
  • Though Charles moves into Pacific View to smoke out the thief, Schur presents an ecosystem of distinct characters who have made fulfilling lives for themselves in this building.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Conducting a financial needs analysis and working with a certified professional to explore annuities and other financial options can make a significant difference in securing a fulfilling retirement.
    Dr. Aman Alzubier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of fulfilling
Adjective
  • Yet, the hater was at his most affecting when confronted with obsessive love, a feeling that commingles warmth with disdain.
    Brandon Sanchez, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Indeed, among the movie’s more affecting scenes are those in which Fegan’s victims are clearly moved to meet the real Tegan, despite — or perhaps because of — the humiliating experiences that (sort of) involved her.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of affecting
Adjective
  • So that felt like one of the most gratifying things.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Set Up Bite-Sized, Gratifying Tasks One strategy is to transform security responsibilities into bite-sized, gratifying tasks.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of gratifying
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