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
  • When John Magaro was eyeballing acting as a living and soaking up ’70s movies in college, Dustin Hoffman’s career looked awfully inspiring.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • These imaginative displays bring literature to life, inspiring wonder, creativity, and a sense of adventure for all ages.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspiring
Verb
  • The philosophy prioritizes profit over growth, encouraging businesses to optimize existing resources and reactivate past customer connections.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To create a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape, policies must focus on eliminating the biases that affect consumer behavior and encouraging more equitable market practices.
    Tiffany Callender, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • The poignant portrayal of the struggles of the woman, the stark caste differences and heart-wrenching deprivation won the film wide critical acclaim.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Both a hilarious skewering of bridal culture and a poignant portrayal of friendship, Bridesmaids is star Kristen Wiig’s finest (and funniest) work.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of poignant
Adjective
  • The stock market rally still has room to run, but 2025 will not be as rewarding to investors as the prior two years, according to Fundstrat’s Tom Lee.
    Jesse Pound, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, in such situations, Ward encourages people to accept the gift graciously and acknowledge the gift giver for their thoughtfulness, which is rewarding on both sides.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of rewarding
Adjective
  • In contrast, the rate for medical and moving purposes is based just on the variable costs.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • One of the more moving stories in The New York Times this week is an account of the life of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO who was gunned down on Dec. 4 outside of a New York hotel.
    Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of moving
Adjective
  • When employees understand how their work drives organizational success, the work becomes more purpose-driven and, therefore, more fulfilling.
    Katya Laviolette, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • And through this journey of lifting others up, Maria discovered something even more fulfilling than success alone.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfilling
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of affecting
Adjective
  • Building and growing teams is enormously gratifying.
    Jack McCullough, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • For the Franklin family, the Rose Estate’s revival has been especially gratifying.
    Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of gratifying
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