Word of the Day: Inspiring
inspiring
in-spir-ing / ĭn-spīr-ĭng
adjective
1. motivating; providing inspiration; stimulating
The moment an inspiring thought enters your heart, appreciate it as a dear guest visiting you that day.
Rumi, 1207 – 1273
etymology
The present active participle of the English verb inspire, which is derived from the Latin verb inspiro, inspirare, inspiravi, inspiratus (breathe into, excite) through the Old French verb enspirer/inspirer of the same meaning.
Thank you to Allen Ward for providing this etymology.
