inspiring
adj. · v.-
1 encouraging or motivating (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatemaking you feel enthusiastic and eager to do something great.
providing motivation or creative stimulus; having the quality of encouraging others to achieve or create.
ExampleThe teacher gave an inspiring speech that made the students want to work harder.
ExampleThe CEO's inspiring vision for the company's future convinced the investors to provide the necessary capital despite the economic downturn.
- depressing
- uninspiring
- discouraging
PitfallI am very inspiring by his story.I am very inspired by his story.Use 'inspiring' for the thing that gives the feeling (the story) and 'inspired' for the person who has the feeling (me).
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2 giving someone an idea (v.) B2 Upper Intermediatethe action of filling someone with a feeling or a creative idea.
the present participle of 'inspire', used to describe the ongoing act of motivating or eliciting a specific emotion in others.
ExampleShe is currently inspiring a whole new generation of young female scientists.
ExampleBy sharing her personal journey of overcoming adversity, she is inspiring thousands of people to pursue their dreams regardless of their background.
UsageAs a verb, it often takes a direct object representing the person or group being influenced.