inspiring
/ɪnˈspaɪə.ɹɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: inspirings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
inspiration
Noun
Examples
From the severity of his father to the sweet intellectual inspirings of his wife a sadness seems ever to dwell upon his career. It was not that he was unfortunate. Few men have achieved greater success in life than John Stuart Mill.
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 “inspiring” mean?
Providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.
Is “inspiring” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.