inspirational

[in-spuh-rey-shuh-nl]

adjective

1. imparting inspiration.

2. under the influence of inspiration; inspired. inspired.

3. of or relating to inspiration.

inspirational

/ ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃənəl /

adjective

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

2. resulting from inspiration; inspired

Other Word Forms

• inspirationally adverb
• pseudoinspirational adjective
• quasi-inspirational adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inspirational¹

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

Example Sentences

Despite that Sacramento know-how and an inspirational backstory, her candidacy never caught fire.

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This de facto support group has no big inspirational speeches to offer Dusty, just a weary resilience to keep going because, really, what else can they do?

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The return to his homeland was inspirational, especially the natural world.

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Wales were without injured inspirational skipper Jac Morgan who dislocated his shoulder against Argentina.

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Many reviews of Ms Upton's services on Facebook are positive, with some families describing the service as "amazing" and "inspirational".

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