inspirational
/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/adjective
उच्चारण इन्स्परेशनल
प्रेरणादायक, प्रेरक
Core word
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providing inspiration; making people feel they want to do something and can do it
प्रेरणादायक, प्रेरक
- She is an inspirational teacher who has guided thousands of students.
- His speech was truly inspirational.
- She gave an inspirational speech at the graduation.
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- The coach was inspirational during the difficult season.
- Radhika read an inspirational story about a young athlete.
- His inspirational life story moved the whole audience.
Synonyms inspiring motivating uplifting stirring
Opposite uninspiring discouraging
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
inspirational + noun
Inspirational is used before a noun for a person, speech or story that makes others want to act.
Inspirational noun से पहले उस व्यक्ति, भाषण या कहानी के लिए आता है जो दूसरों को कुछ करने की प्रेरणा देती है।
- Her inspirational speech moved the students.
- He is an inspirational teacher.
be inspirational to / for + person
After be, to or for shows who is inspired.
'Be' के बाद 'to' या 'for' बताता है कि प्रेरणा किसे मिलती है।
- Dr Kalam is inspirational to young scientists.
- Her story is inspirational for girls from small towns.
find sb inspirational
Find + object + adjective gives a personal opinion.
Find + object + adjective व्यक्तिगत राय बताता है।
- I find his books inspirational.
inspirational vs inspiring
Inspirational often describes something designed to motivate; inspiring is more general.
'Inspirational' प्रायः प्रेरित करने के उद्देश्य से बनी चीज़ों के लिए है; 'inspiring' अधिक सामान्य है।
- The film is inspirational as well as entertaining.
+Collocations 4
inspirational + noun
speechleaderstoryteacherfigurequote
- The inspirational leader led the team to victory.
adverb + inspirational
trulydeeplyhugelyhighlyincredibly
- Her journey is truly inspirational.
verb + inspirational
findproveremainsoundseem
- Many students find the book inspirational.
inspirational + for
inspirational for athletesinspirational for studentsinspirational for women
- The champion's story is inspirational for young athletes.
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- Radhika attended an inspirational talk by an IAS officer.
राधिका ने एक आईएएस अधिकारी का प्रेरक व्याख्यान सुना।
- The coach gave an inspirational speech before the final.
प्रशिक्षक ने फ़ाइनल से पहले प्रेरणादायक भाषण दिया।
- Her determination was an inspirational example to everyone.
उसका दृढ़ संकल्प सभी के लिए प्रेरणादायक उदाहरण था।
- The poster carried an inspirational quote about hard work.
पोस्टर पर कड़ी मेहनत के बारे में एक प्रेरक उद्धरण था।
- He is inspirational because he never gave up.
वह प्रेरणादायक है क्योंकि उसने कभी हार नहीं मानी।
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✗ She is an inspirational for many students.
✓ She is an inspiration to many students.
Inspirational is an adjective; the noun is inspiration.
'Inspirational' adjective है; noun 'inspiration' है।
✗ The speech inspirated the students.
✓ The speech inspired the students.
The verb is inspire, so the past form is inspired.
क्रिया 'inspire' है, इसलिए भूतकाल रूप 'inspired' है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Inspirational, inspiring and motivating are close, but differ in tone.
Inspirational, inspiring और motivating निकट हैं, पर स्वर में भिन्न हैं।
Giving people a strong wish to do something good.
लोगों में कुछ अच्छा करने की प्रबल इच्छा जगाने वाला।
- An inspirational speech.
General; fills you with admiration or ideas.
सामान्य; प्रशंसा या विचारों से भर देने वाला।
- An inspiring view.
motivating
Pushing someone to take action or work harder.
किसी को कार्य करने या अधिक मेहनत के लिए प्रेरित करने वाला।
- A motivating target.