inspiriting

Filling with courage

Inspiriting describes something that fills a person with courage, energy, or enthusiasm.

An inspiriting speech lifts the spirits of its audience; an inspiriting leader motivates others to action.

The word functions as the present participle of the verb inspirit, though it appears most often as an adjective.

The team found her words inspiriting after a string of defeats.

uplifting

exhilarating

Intensely invigorating or exciting

invigorating · buoyant · elating · thrilling · stirring · moving · elevating · transporting · soaring · transcendent

hopeful

optimistic

Expecting positive results

  • hopefulFeeling positive expectation
  • sanguineCheerfully optimistic temperament
  • brightEmitting or reflecting light

sunny · positive · cheerful · reassuring · promising · auspicious · encouraging · heartening · confident · expectant

encouraging

encourage

Urge forward with support

support · bolster · buoy · cheer · comfort · affirm · validate · nurture · sustain · fortify

energizing

invigorate

To fill with energy

animate · galvanize · revitalize · quicken · vivify · stimulate · rouse · awaken · activate · spark

empowering

empower

Grant authority or confidence

equip · liberate · enfranchise · authorize · endow · validate · sanction · entitle · facilitate · enhance

Opposites
emotional effect on spirit/morale

inspiritingdispiriting

Causing loss of enthusiasm

demoralizing · disheartening · deflating · discouraging · soul-crushing

Family

spirit, inspire, inspired, inspiring, inspiration, conspiracy, expire, aspire, aspiration

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G