Inspirational Meaning
/ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving the ability to inspire.
nounA book or article intended to inspire people with positive feelings.
Sentence Examples
It's an inspirational story.
It was truly inspirational.
Tom wrote an inspirational quote on the chalkboard.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ story about overcoming difficulties motivated everyone in the audience.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The coach gave an ____ speech to the team that motivated them to win the championship game.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English inspiration Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English inspirational From inspiration + -al.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"She is the author of fifteen books for children, and her inspirationals have appeared in numerous magazines […]"
— 2012, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul:
"“All right, then,” Mel said. “Let's fill in the bestsellers, the inspirationals, and some of the children's books.”"
— 2014, Diane O'Key, Beyond Words:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ story about overcoming difficulties motivated everyone in the audience.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The coach gave an ____ speech to the team that motivated them to win the championship game.