inspirational

English

Etymology

From inspiration +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/

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Adjective

inspirational (comparative more inspirational, superlative most inspirational)

1. Having the ability to inspire.

   Near-synonym: motivational

Derived terms

• inspirationally
• pseudo-inspirational

 

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: innoittava, inspiroiva (fi)
• French: inspirant (fr)
• Polish: inspirujący, inspiracyjny

Noun

inspirational (plural inspirationals)

1. A book or article intended to inspire people with positive feelings.
   • 2012, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul:

     She is the author of fifteen books for children, and her inspirationals have appeared in numerous magazines […]

   • 2014, Diane O'Key, Beyond Words:

     “All right, then,” Mel said. “Let's fill in the bestsellers, the inspirationals, and some of the children's books.”