inspirational

[in-spuh-rey-shuh-nl] Example Sentences Origin

in·spi·ra·tion·al

[in-spuh-rey-shuh-nl]
adjective
1.
imparting inspiration.
2.
under the influence of inspiration; inspired.
3.
of or pertaining to inspiration.

Origin:
1830–40; inspiration + -al1

in·spi·ra·tion·al·ly, adverb
pseu·do·in·spi·ra·tion·al, adjective
qua·si-in·spi·ra·tion·al, adjective
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Inspirational has a plethora of syllables.
So is floccinaucinihilipilification. Does it mean:
the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
(used as a nonsense word by children to express approval or to represent the longest word in English.)
Example Sentences
  • Observing the manners and methods enlisted by this group to respectfully reach a consensus is poignant and inspirational.
  • Behind him the wall is lined with inspirational posters.
  • Develops an approach to authors' rights grounded in an appreciation of the inspirational aspects of the creative process.
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inspirational (ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃənəl)
 
adj
1.  of, relating to, or tending to arouse inspiration; inspiring
2.  resulting from inspiration; inspired
 
inspi'rationally
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

inspirational
1839, "influenced by inspiration;" 1884, "tending to inspire;" see inspiration.
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