inspiriting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/
KK: /ɪnˈspɪrɪtɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Providing encouragement or motivation that makes someone feel more positive or hopeful.
Example
The inspiriting speech lifted everyone's spirits and motivated them to work harder.
Conversation
I just finished reading that new book you recommended.
What did you think? Was it inspiriting?
Absolutely! It really motivated me to chase my dreams.
I'm glad to hear that! It's always nice to find something uplifting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
uplifting
encouraging
motivating
Antonyms
discouraging
dismal
depressing
verb
Definition
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do something; to encourage or uplift.
Example
The speech was inspiriting and motivated everyone to take action.
Tense Forms
Past: inspired
Past Participle: inspired
Conversation
I really loved that speech; it was so inspiriting!
I know, right? It made me feel like I could do anything.
Exactly! I felt so inspiriting after hearing it.
Root Explanation
Inspiriting is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "spiritus" (from Latin, meaning breath or spirit) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word means the action of filling someone with spirit or enthusiasm.
Memory Tip
Think of 'breath' or 'spirit' being filled 'into' someone — that's why inspiriting means to fill someone with enthusiasm.
Visually Confused Words
unspiriting
spiriting
dispiritingly
uninspiring