inspirable

inspirable

An inspiring teacher is an inspirable figure to her students.

Definition

Adjective: - Capable of being inspired: "inspirable" describes something that can be inspired or that can receive inspiration, particularly in a creative or spiritual sense. It is a rare, formal adjective.

Usage Examples
  • (Every soul can be inspired by the beauty of nature.)
  • (The atmosphere was capable of inspiring creativity.)
  • (Her mind was receptive to being inspired.)
Advanced Usage
  • "inspirable by": used to specify the source of potential inspiration.
    • The young artist was inspirable by the works of the old masters. (The artist could be inspired by those works.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Inspire (verb): to fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative.
    • The teacher's words inspire her students to achieve more.
  • Inspiration (noun): the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something.
    • He found inspiration in the mountains.
  • Inspirational (adj): providing or showing creative or spiritual inspiration.
    • The speech was highly inspirational to the audience.
  • Inspirer (noun): a person who inspires others.
    • She was the inspirer of the entire movement.
Synonyms
  • Inspireable: capable of being inspired (a very rare synonym).
  • Receptive: willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.
    • She is receptive to new ways of thinking.
  • Open: not closed or blocked; willing to receive ideas.
    • He has an open mind.
Related Idioms
  • A breath of fresh air: something that is new, refreshing, and inspiring.
    • Her innovative approach was a breath of fresh air for the team. (It was inspiring and revitalizing.)
Notes
  • Usage: "Inspirable" is an uncommon, largely literary or technical word. It is most often used in philosophical, artistic, or psychological contexts to describe a person's capacity to receive inspiration. It is not used in everyday conversation.