inspirational
adjective/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənəl/
Frequency rank: #5,682 most common English word
Meaning
Providing motivation or encouragement to do or feel something positive.
Example sentence
Her speech was so inspirational that many people decided to change their lives afterward.
Synonyms & related words
- motivating
- uplifting
- encouraging
- inspiring
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