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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

/ ˌɪԲɪˈɪʃəə /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or tending to arouse inspiration; inspiring
  2. resulting from inspiration; inspired
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԲ辱ˈپDzԲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ȴ辱·tDz·· adverb
  • d·ȴ辱·tDz· adjective
  • ܲȴ-ȴ辱·tDz· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inspirational1

First recorded in 1830–40; inspiration + -al 1
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"I travel this distance every week because Sheena is one of a kind, her classes are inspirational and her teaching style is very exciting," he said.

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Ordinary rebels — even ones born from boozehounds — taking down a dictator are inspirational.

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Dean of Liverpool, the Very Rev Dr Sue Jones, said the Church had lost an "inspirational leader".

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Officials insist the new system works well and point to growing participation numbers, which are expected to be further boosted by McIlroy's dramatic and inspirational play-off win in Augusta.

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Boguslawski refers to the epic, flamboyant 1990s fashion shows as inspirational.

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