uplifting

American  

[uhp-lif-ting] / ʌpˈlɪf tɪŋ /

adjective

1. inspirational; offering or providing hope, encouragement, salvation, etc..

   an uplifting sermon.

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Etymology

Origin of uplifting

First recorded in 1810–20; uplift + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Credit-card issuers have an uplifting message for investors ahead of retailers’ earnings report: Consumer spending held up well in the last quarter of 2025, and continues to grow at a healthy clip.

From Barron's

In different degrees they provide a sterling example of American “soft power,” projecting uplifting and inspiring images to audiences across the world in the postwar years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both of you have made music that is very uplifting as well.

From Los Angeles Times

Petro, who identifies as a non-practicing Catholic, went to Catholic school and has express his admiration for "liberation theology" -- a school of Christian thought focused on uplifting the poor and marginalized.

From Barron's

There are no grand speeches about diversity undergirded by uplifting music.

From Los Angeles Times