uplifting

[ uhp-lif-ting ]

adjective

1. inspirational; offering or providing hope, encouragement, salvation, etc.:

   an uplifting sermon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uplifting¹

First recorded in 1810–20; uplift + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Kyran, 26, is now proud of being confident and uplifting others through drag, but says "it did start as a defence mechanism, because it was a way for me to try and survive".

From BBC

The Telegraph awarded five stars, with Neil McCormick describing it as "perversely uplifting in its nihilism and the best thing since their debut".

From BBC

Williams added that Kendrick’s commitment to telling uplifting survivor stories “reminds us that behind every statistic, and true-crime ‘story,’ is a human being with a powerful story to tell.”

From Los Angeles Times

People are there for the most part to be uplifted, and it’s my job to try my hardest to be uplifting.

From Los Angeles Times

Their catalog of music is so powerful and positive and uplifting, and I don't know, it gets me feeling connected.

From Salon