inspirational
adjectivenounattested in dialogue
- //ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl//
Having the ability to inspire.
adjective
- 1
Having the ability to inspire.
Near-synonym: motivational
Etymology
From inspiration + -al.
noun
- 1
A book or article intended to inspire people with positive feelings.
She is the author of fifteen books for children, and her inspirationals have appeared in numerous magazines […]
“All right, then,” Mel said. “Let's fill in the bestsellers, the inspirationals, and some of the children's books.”
Forms
- plural
- inspirationals
- comparative
- more inspirational
- superlative
- most inspirational
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inspirational · Having the ability to inspire.
inspire · To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to…inspired · Having excellence through inspiration.inspiring · Providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating.