Synonyms for

Inspirational

Verb / ˌɪnspɜ:ˈeɪʃʌnʌl / Another word for inspirational — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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Synonyms by register

Formal

stimulating uplifting motivating encouraging

Informal

awesome cool great fab

Literary

rousing exalting enlivening

Antonyms

discouraging demotivating uninspiring depressing disheartening unmotivating

Common collocations

  • inspirational speaker
  • inspirational quote
  • inspirational story
  • inspirational leader
  • inspirational message
  • inspirational music
  • inspirational figure

Word family

noun inspiration
verb inspire
adverb inspiratiionally

Usage note

Often used to describe people, stories, or events that encourage others to do or achieve something. Can sometimes be overused, leading to a perception of being cliché.

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