INSPIRITING Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in inspiring

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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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Adjective

Cosumnes Community Services District Board President Peter Sakaris said the dedication to growing the pumpkins is inspiring, but the community’s support is equally remarkable.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
In another series, in another era, those developments might have led to teachable moments and inspiring speeches, and the most bittersweet beats of the series are the ones that suggest how a happier ending could have come to pass.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspiring

Verb

Her mom was one of her earliest patrons, encouraging Lanell to paint for at least one hour per day throughout her childhood.

— Jewel Wicker, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Jag Nagendra is challenging stereotypes by encouraging greater participation and visibility in the community.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouraging

Adjective

As a piece of theater, the dialogue between the two men often lands on the heart like a wry, platonic romance — and the moments in which both take a stand against the bigotry of some of Seastone’s callers are suddenly and acutely poignant.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Riley was a direct inspiration on the record, and while the Bay Area composer did work with drones, his influence is more poignant here, in the way Schwendener breaks the melody down into pieces and moves them around.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of poignant

Adjective

The best way to keep that rush flowing throughout the season is to have a rewarding year.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
But equally rewarding are works by artists who are still being discovered, who haven’t already secured their place in art history.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of rewarding

Adjective

Perhaps the most moving moment of the finale is the last between John and Hal (or, more accurately, the Hal-o-gram).

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026
Perhaps the most moving moment of Don’t Look Back in Anger arrives early with the first of the reunion concerts in Cardiff, Wales.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of moving

Adjective

Combining comedy and emotional depth with neurodiversity representation at its core, the film, which reached over 4 million viewers on its release on ARD, is an uplifting story of family, second chances and connection.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Advertisement Grand gestures are supposed to be romantic and uplifting, but in the real world, many of them would likely raise more concerns than spirits.

— Vanessa Bohns, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of uplifting

Adjective

The most fulfilling part for me in telling the adult stories was the message of taking accountability and the power of forgiveness.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
But having something to look forward to can make the transition smoother and more fulfilling.

— Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of fulfilling

Adjective

As previously reported, Folsom’s archival excavation has become one of the more affecting second acts in contemporary music.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2026
Nevertheless, the filmmakers have found an affecting way to dramatize the official line that Oasis are the biggest band in the world.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

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