inspirational

[ in-spuh-rey-shuh-nl ]
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adjective
  1. imparting inspiration.

  2. under the influence of inspiration; inspired.

  1. of or relating to inspiration.

Origin of inspirational

1
First recorded in 1830–40; inspiration + -al1

Other words from inspirational

  • in·spi·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
  • pseu·do·in·spi·ra·tion·al, adjective
  • qua·si-in·spi·ra·tion·al, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for inspirational

inspirational

/ (ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃənəl) /


adjective
  1. of, relating to, or tending to arouse inspiration; inspiring

  2. resulting from inspiration; inspired

Derived forms of inspirational

  • inspirationally, adverb

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