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inspiring
(in|spir¦ing)
Pronunciation:
/ɪnˈspʌɪərɪŋ/
adjective
having the effect of inspiring someone:
he was an inspiring teacher
the scenery is not very inspiring
Derivatives
inspiringly
adverb
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