uplifting
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act or process of raising something to a higher position or level; the rise of something. This refers to a physical or metaphorical elevation.
- The act of emotionally or spiritually elevating someone; inspiration. This refers to the effect of making someone feel more hopeful or happy.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Physical Rise):
- The uplifting of the crust formed these mountains over millions of years.
- We watched the uplifting of the sunken ship from the harbor floor.
- Noun (Emotional/Spiritual Elevation):
- Her speech provided a much-needed uplifting for the entire team.
- Many find uplifting in music and art.
Advanced Usage
- "an uplifting experience": An experience that inspires positive emotions, hope, or spiritual elevation.
- Volunteering at the shelter was an uplifting experience.
- Used as a gerund: The "-ing" form can function as a noun to describe the ongoing process.
- The constant uplifting of his colleagues' spirits is one of his greatest strengths.
Variants and Related Words
- Uplift (verb/noun): The root form. As a verb, it means to raise something physically or to improve someone's mood or moral condition. As a noun, it is a synonym for "uplifting."
- The good news will uplift everyone. (verb)
- Her kindness was a great uplift. (noun)
- Uplifted (adjective): Describes something that has been raised or someone who feels emotionally elevated.
- She felt uplifted after the concert.
- Uplifter (noun): A person or thing that uplifts.
- He was known as a great uplifter of community morale.
Synonyms
- Elevation: The act of raising to a higher position.
- Raising: Lifting or moving to a higher place.
- Inspiration: The process of being mentally or emotionally stimulated.
- Encouragement: The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
Antonyms
- Lowering: The act of moving something to a lower position.
- Depression: The act of pressing down or a state of low spirits.
- Discouragement: A loss of confidence or enthusiasm.
Related Phrases
- Geological uplift: A specific term in earth science for the vertical elevation of the Earth's surface.
- The region was shaped by tectonic uplift.
- Spiritual uplift: A phrase describing the elevation of the spirit or soul.
- The ceremony was designed for spiritual uplift.
Noun
- the rise of something
- the uplifting of the clouds revealed the blue of a summer sky