inspirational
/ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: inspirationals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having the ability to inspire.
Adjective
Examples
Near-synonym: motivational
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A book or article intended to inspire people with positive feelings.
Noun
Examples
She is the author of fifteen books for children, and her inspirationals have appeared in numerous magazines […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “inspirational” mean?
Having the ability to inspire.
Is “inspirational” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.