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tommy1996

vocab

Please help me differ " inspiring" "inspirational" and " inspired"

Thanks

15 May 2018

cunliffe

I would say that �inspiring � is like �interesting � and �inspired � like �interested �. Seeing Meghan �s mum walk her down the aisle will be very inspiring for many people. Many people will be inspired by that. So, the object is inspiring and you are/feel inspired.

Inspirational describes something and another similar word is �motivational �. The orator gave an inspirational speech.

Well, I �ve had a go.... I �m sure Les/Giorgi/ Bruce etc can do better.

16 May 2018

FrauSue

Cunliffe has given a good explanation. Here �s my attempt:

Inspiring = which makes other people feel creative or motivated

Inspirational = similar to inspiring, with a sense of giving people a boost to do something.

What an inspirational speech!

What an inspiring example you are!

Inspired = feeling very creative or motivated; influenced by a creative spirit

This fashion collection was inspired by spring flowers.

He gave an inspired performance (= very energetic and creative)

The sunny weather makes me feel inspired to go jogging.

16 May 2018