INSPIRATIONAL Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

inspirational

adjective

Definition of inspirational

as in inspiring

causing people to want to do or create something; giving inspiration an inspirational speaker Her courage is inspirational.

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Recent Examples of inspirational If the art is bold, inspirational or entertaining, place it where it can be viewed easily. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Her star is majorly on the rise since leaving our hero and publishing an inspirational book about it, Big Girl Panties. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 29 June 2026 But perhaps with this move, the BOE is taking another inspirational cue from the God who allegedly made the world in a week. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 As President Whitmore, Bill Pullman gives an all-timer inspirational speech, hops in a fighter jet, and destroys invading aliens. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026 Melody's cap was adorned with the Puerto Rican and American flags in a nod to her heritage and included an inspirational quote from the anime series Demon Slayer. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 Michelle Obama is a shining example of this inspirational leadership, the kind also demonstrated by my mother and aunties, my sister and sister- friends, by my pastor and elders, and by my colleagues in the maternal and infant health space. — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026 Lasso, in his initial introduction to audiences, wasn’t the warm, pun-loving, inspirational coach audiences would eventually embrace through Apple +, but a slightly arrogant buffoon parodying the average American sports fan. — Charles Moss, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspirational

Adjective

Being this close to a liftoff, and feeling the sensation of rising with it, creates an inspiring, rousing moment.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
To be opening the show on Dolly’s 81st birthday is not only a celebration of a milestone, but of a life shaped by generosity, courage, and purpose that, in this moment, feels not only uplifting and inspiring, but essential.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Definition of inspiring

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Rooms frame garden and water views through floor-to-ceiling windows, with wraparound balconies in Sea Suites facing Istanbul’s impressive skyline.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
So, even more impressive to me is the way these grills can hold hot flames stable.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of impressive

Adjective

The result is a chain of polite, yet simultaneously radical buildings with an exciting contour resembling a mountainous landscape – adding ‘bergen’ in De Bergen!

— Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
The modern building is an exciting addition to the Fort Worth Cultural District and people are situated in backs around the lobby.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

Not everyone is ready right off the bat, but everyone has the motivational sparks and models to increase that willingness.

— Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
The motivational mantra that Eric coined to fire up his football players has taken on a life beyond the TV screen.

— Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 30 June 2026

Definition of motivational

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