Uplifting: meaning, definitions and examples

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uplifting

 

[ ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or mood

Causing happiness, hope, or cheer; having a positive or inspiring effect on someone's emotions or mentality.

Synonyms

encouraging, heartening, inspiring

Examples of usage

  • Her music always has an uplifting effect on me.
  • Watching the sunrise is such an uplifting experience.
Context #2 | Noun

action or speech

The act of raising something or someone to a higher level, especially morally, spiritually, or emotionally.

Synonyms

boost, elevation, uplift

Examples of usage

  • The teacher's words of encouragement were a great uplifting for the students.
  • Volunteering at the shelter was an uplifting experience for her.

Translations

Translations of the word "uplifting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inspirador

🇮🇳 प्रेरणादायक

🇩🇪 inspirierend

🇮🇩 menginspirasi

🇺🇦 надихаючий

🇵🇱 inspirujący

🇯🇵 励みになる

🇫🇷 inspirant

🇪🇸 inspirador

🇹🇷 ilham verici

🇰🇷 영감을 주는

🇸🇦 ملهم

🇨🇿 inspirativní

🇸🇰 inšpiratívny

🇨🇳 鼓舞人心的

🇸🇮 navdihujoč

🇮🇸 innblásandi

🇰🇿 шабыттандыратын

🇬🇪 გამამხნევებელი

🇦🇿 ilham verici

🇲🇽 inspirador

Etymology

The word 'uplifting' originated from the verb 'uplift', which dates back to the 14th century. The prefix 'up-' signifies upward movement, while 'lift' implies raising or elevating. Over time, 'uplifting' evolved to describe anything that brings joy, inspiration, or positivity. It has been used in various contexts, from literature and music to everyday conversations, to convey the idea of something uplifting or elevating spirits.

See also: uplifted.