uplifting

[uhp-lif-ting]

adjective

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

   an uplifting sermon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uplifting¹

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

Example Sentences

One critical review stuck with Lenker, though, which she remembers saying that the only thing “Double Infinity” has going for it “is that it’s uplifting.”

From Los Angeles Times

Navarro also said she feels this event is uplifting Latino culture — especially during a time when, especially here in Los Angeles, masked ICE agents are threatening our communities with arrests.

From Los Angeles Times

There were uplifting stories of human spirit - including an elderly couple, both with serious health problems, who still managed to help others in their hotel with food and emotional support.

From BBC

But no awards show is uplifting enough to forget the cruelties our government is visiting upon children.

From Salon

Alder was the night's star soprano, promising "an uplifting evening" as an antidote to global political turmoil.

From BBC