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be inspiring

[bi ɪnˈspaɪərɪŋ]
verb phrase
ser inspirador/inspiradora
1. to cause someone to feel motivated, encouraged, or creative; to have a positive influence that motivates action
Her speech was truly inspiring to the entire audience.
O seu discurso foi verdadeiramente inspirador para toda a plateia.
2. to serve as the source of an idea or creative work
The artist's travels were inspiring for her new paintings.
As viagens da artista foram inspiradoras para suas novas pinturas.
NYC Slang
be fire, be lit
Synonyms
be motivatingbe encouragingbe upliftingbe stimulatingbe rousing
Antonyms
be discouragingbe demotivatingbe depressingbe disheartening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser inspirador/inspiradora
Common usage in Brazil
Portugal
ser inspirador/inspiradora
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

be a source of inspiration
lift someone's spirits
spark creativity
ignite passion
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