inspirable
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.