inspiring — giving someone the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving someone the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's inspiring journey from poverty to success taught me never to give up.
- The most inspiring thing about my cat is how she sleeps 20 hours a day and still looks proud of herself.
- His inspiring dedication to learning Korean made him fluent in just two years.
inspiring
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ/]
giving someone the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative
The teacher's inspiring speech makes every student sit up straight with shining eyes.
An aspiring artist finds inspiration while acquiring new skills!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin inspirare, meaning 'to breathe into' or 'to blow into'. The term originated from ancient beliefs that divine spirits breathed life and creative force into the human mind and heart, endowing mortals with sudden flashes of insight or divine motivation.
Breakdown
in- (into) + spirare (to breathe) = to breathe into. The present participle form -ing transforms the verb into an adjective describing something that breathes life, motivation, or creative energy into others.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's inspiring journey from poverty to success taught me never to give up.”
“The most inspiring thing about my cat is how she sleeps 20 hours a day and still looks proud of herself.”
“His inspiring dedication to learning Korean made him fluent in just two years.”
“The inspiring smell of pizza motivated me to get out of bed this morning.”
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