Inspiring
[ɪn'spaɪərɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Inspire
(a.) Animating; cheering; moving; exhilarating; as, an inspiring or scene.
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Examples
- His manner was so fervent and inspiring, that Mr. Lorry caught the flame, and was as quick as youth. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- In these inspiring moments, Brewer strikes out an idea which is the great hit of the day. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But with the social revolution in view he did succeed in inspiring the formation of an international league of workers, the First International. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- But it was not these inspiring and magnificent evidences of Nature's grandeur that took my immediate attention from the beauties of the forest. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- In vain did poor Prude practise her infallible awe-inspiring frowns! Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Everything, therefore, contributed to set the exiled Jews inquiring into their own history, and they found an inspiring leader in the prophet Ezekiel. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- But in the main, patriotism in the Greek was a personal passion of an inspiring and dangerous intensity. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- No one, not even Fred Bentinck, could ever attach himself to me, without inspiring me with such friendship as results from a grateful heart. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Miss Bingley immediately fixed her eyes on his face, and desired he would tell her what lady had the credit of inspiring such reflections. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
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