Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for inspirational.
Definitions

inspirational

[in-spuh-rey-shuh-nl] / ˌɪn spəˈreɪ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
cultural
Synonyms
STRONGEST
artistic developmental
WEAK
adorning advancing beautifying beneficial broadening civilizing constructive corrective dignifying disciplining edifying educative elevating ennobling enriching expanding glorifying helpful humane humanizing influential instructive learned liberal liberalizing nurturing ornamenting polishing promoting raising refined refining regenerative socializing stimulating uplifting widening
ADJECTIVE
inspiring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encouraging exciting exhilarating heartening moving stirring uplifting
STRONG
animating enlivening exalting inspiriting motivating refreshing stimulating
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boring unexciting
ADJECTIVE
moving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eloquent emotional expressive gripping heartbreaking heartrending inspiring meaningful persuasive poignant stirring stunning touching
STRONG
arousing awakening impelling motivating propelling provoking quickening rallying rousing stimulating
WEAK
affective breathless dynamic emotive facund far-out felt in gut grabbed by hairy impressive mind-bending mind-blowing significant stimulative turned on by
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull unaffecting
WEAK
immobile unemotional unexciting unmoving
ADJECTIVE
provocative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
challenging disturbing exciting insulting offensive outrageous
WEAK
annoying galling goading heady incensing inciting influential intoxicating provoking pushing spurring stimulant stimulating
Antonyms
STRONGEST
pleasing
WEAK
repressive suppressive unexciting unprovocative unstimulating
ADJECTIVE
stirring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
electrifying emotional exhilarating gripping heartbreaking heartrending inspiring touching
STRONG
arousing awakening dynamic motivating provoking stimulating
ADJECTIVE
thought-provoking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorbing captivating exciting fascinating gripping interesting intriguing provocative riveting
WEAK
inviting refreshing stirring
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boring unexciting unstimulating

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"David has always been such a joyful person and an inspirational ultra marathon athlete to spend time with," they said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

It is important and inspirational and hopefully encourages others to pick up their pens or head off to do some crate digging or other cultural archeology.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Davey Lopes was the most exciting of that great infield and the inspirational leader of the ‘74, ‘77, ‘78 and ‘81 World Series teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

As chair, Karp led the weekly Thursday partners’ meetings as if he were a politician giving the state of the union, offering lengthy inspirational addresses, one person familiar said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“However, we continue to hear truly inspirational stories of wizards and witches risking their own safety to protect Muggle friends and neighbors, often without the Muggles’ knowledge.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Vocabulary lists containing inspirational

More Positive Words to Describe a Person

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 2

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

Mardi Gras: Faith

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!