inspirational

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English

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Etymology

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From inspiration +‎ -al.

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Adjective

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inspirational (comparative more inspirational, superlative most inspirational)

  1. Having the ability to inspire.
    Near-synonym: motivational

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Noun

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inspirational (plural inspirationals)

  1. A book or article intended to inspire people with positive feelings.
    • 2012, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul:
      She is the author of fifteen books for children, and her inspirationals have appeared in numerous magazines []
    • 2014, Diane O'Key, Beyond Words:
      “All right, then,” Mel said. “Let's fill in the bestsellers, the inspirationals, and some of the children's books.”