Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adj. Of or relating to inspiration.
- adj. Providing or intended to convey inspiration.
- adj. Resulting from inspiration.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Of or pertaining to inspiration; partaking of inspiration.
Wiktionary
- adj. Having the quality to inspire.
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Pertaining to inspiration.
- adj. Imparting inspiration{2}.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. imparting a divine influence on the mind and soul
Etymologies
- inspiration + -al (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Regardless, Wash's latest single is "I've Got You," which she describes as inspirational and uplifting, with a lean toward the pop genre.”
“Barnett has written what he calls inspirational messages and paired them with Christian-themed images he purchased from a local artist.”
“This post is just plain inspirational to me – thank you.”
“I would use the word inspirational, but that sounds too twee and fuzzy haloed.”
“But one man who actually deserves the title of inspirational expert (not that he was daft enough to go near Oliver's show) is Sir David Attenborough, who last night presented Attenborough and the Giant Egg (BBC Two).”
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
“Peters lives with cornerback Jordan Mabin, whom he terms an "inspirational tweeter.”
“The Olympic athletes who give new meaning to the word inspirational Walcott and Co. prove teamwork is the key for England's World Cup hopes Southend all at sea: Should Tilson stay at the helm as his team flounder?”
“Why the Springboks are the ONLY team in world rugby willing to test themselves Ridiculous Rafa: Liverpool's Premier League hopes are being ruined by Benitez The Olympic athletes who give new meaning to the word inspirational Walcott and Co. prove teamwork is the key for England's World Cup hopes Southend all at sea: Should Tilson stay at the helm as his team flounder?”
“He was nothing if not "inspirational" - even his political enemies had to admit he was an impressive "performer", as the standing ovation demonstrated.”
“Even Simon Cowell said her performance was "inspirational" -- which was quite fitting considering the theme of the night was inspirational songs.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘inspirational’.
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Interesting words
A list of words that are odd or words that I have looked up.
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Words Associated With Jesus
Words that indentify Jesus and His Salvation to those who seek Him.
hope, grace, love, faith, salvation, truth, eternity, heaven, god, holy spirit, bible, scripture and 191 more...
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Postscripture ✞
Terms associated with the Christianity, The Bible, etc. I have a related, but more narrow list called Imbible Code.
A related list is Words Associated With Jesus.apostole, pharaoh, sodom, babel, sabbath, baptize, cherub, elohim, lapsarian, crucifixion, nephilim, hosanna and 195 more...
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Apples to Apples: Green Cards
A complete list of the green cards (adjectives) from the popular word game.
absurd, addictive, adorable, aged, American, ancient, animated, annoying, appetizing, arrogant, awesome, awkward and 237 more...
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