uplifting

American  

[uhp-lif-ting] / ʌpˈlɪf tɪŋ /

adjective

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

   an uplifting sermon.

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Etymology

Origin of uplifting

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

Example Sentences

His outfit, an Off White hoodie and a fleece bucket hat with a tortoise on the front, is just as uplifting and whimsical as his attitude.

From Los Angeles Times

Not exactly the most uplifting news when it feels like the apocalypse is just outside our doors.

From Salon

But it’s undeniable that it’s an uplifting thing to witness — and therein lies its importance to other people.

From Los Angeles Times

“Musica mexicana has always been there, will always be there and we are going to keep uplifting it,” said the Chihuahua-born singer ahead of his performance, ruminating on what he brought to the genre.

From Los Angeles Times

But Mr. Styles’s voice, while expressive in certain contexts, is incapable of conveying hedonism, and “Aperture” ends up feeling blandly uplifting rather than transcendent.

From The Wall Street Journal