inspirational
gb/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl/
B2
Angielski
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adjective
B2
property
1
motivating and uplifting
making you want to do something better or braver
Schemat użycia:
inspirational [story/speech/leader/idea]
Częsty błąd:
Learners often use inspirational to describe how a person feels ("I am inspirational"), but it usually describes something that inspires others ("I feel inspired").
Synonimy
inspiring (Very close in meaning; often slightly more natural for immediate impact.)
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uplifting (Emphasizes improving mood and hope.)
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motivating (Emphasizes pushing someone to take action.)
Antonimy
discouraging (Makes someone lose confidence or hope.)
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demoralizing (Strongly reduces spirit or motivation.)
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uninspiring (Fails to create interest or motivation.)
Kolokacje
inspirational speech
|inspirational story
|inspirational quote
|inspirational message
|inspirational leader
|inspirational teacher
|inspirational talk
|inspirational book
|inspirational video
|truly inspirational
Tematy
emotions
|education
|media
|work
Przykłady
- Her talk about rebuilding after failure was genuinely inspirational.
- The coach gave an inspirational speech before the final game.
- It’s an inspirational story of someone who learned to walk again.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The movie was inspirational.
- He wrote an inspirational message for the team.
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
relating to breathing in
about breathing in (inhaling)
Schemat użycia:
inspirational [flow/pressure/phase]
Częsty błąd:
This is a medical/technical use; in everyday English, people usually mean 'motivating'.
Synonimy
inspiratory (More common in medical writing; often preferred to 'inspirational' in this sense.)
Antonimy
expiratory (Relating to breathing out.)
Kolokacje
inspirational flow
|inspirational pressure
|inspirational phase
|inspirational effort
|inspirational muscle
|inspirational volume
|inspirational capacity
|inspirational hold
Tematy
health
|medicine
|science
Przykłady
- The clinician measured the patient’s inspirational flow during the test.
- Inspirational pressure increased when the airway was partially blocked.
- The report distinguishes inspirational and expiratory phases of breathing.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
inspirational
IPA
GB/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl/
US/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl/
Sylaby i akcent
in - spir - a - tion - al (5 sylab)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spir)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: inspirational
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
Related words
inspired
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uninspiring
adjective B2
uninspired
adjective
Advanced or less common
inspirationally
adverb
Wyrażenia
inspirational message
1/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl mˈɛsɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
encouraging message
words that encourage someone
Przykłady
- She sent me an inspirational message before my interview.
- The video ends with an inspirational message about kindness.
inspirational music
1/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl mjˈuzɪk/
fixed phrase
uplifting, motivating music
music that makes you feel hopeful
Przykłady
- She listens to inspirational music while studying.
- The playlist mixes inspirational music with calm instrumental tracks.
inspirational quote
1/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl kwˈoʊt/
fixed phrase
motivating short saying
a short sentence that encourages people
Przykłady
- She posts an inspirational quote every Monday morning.
- The calendar is full of inspirational quotes about resilience.
inspirational speaker
1/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
motivating public speaker
a person who gives motivating talks
Przykłady
- They hired an inspirational speaker for the graduation ceremony.
- As an inspirational speaker, she focuses on practical ways to build confidence.
inspirational speech
1/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
motivating public talk
a speech that makes people feel motivated
Przykłady
- The CEO gave an inspirational speech about the company’s future.
- His inspirational speech helped the team stay focused under pressure.
inspirational story
1/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl stˈɔɹi/
fixed phrase
encouraging life story
a story that gives people hope
Przykłady
- It’s an inspirational story about a runner who returned after an injury.
- The podcast shares inspirational stories from everyday people.
inspirational video
1/ˌɪnspɚˈeɪʃənəl vˈɪdioʊ/
fixed phrase
motivating short video
a video that motivates people
Przykłady
- He shared an inspirational video about learning new skills later in life.
- I watch an inspirational video when I feel stuck.