adj Uncommon

uplifting

Uplifting (adj) means making people feel happier or more hopeful. Example: “It was an uplifting story about community and resilience.”

adj

Making people feel happier or more hopeful.

"It was an uplifting story about community and resilience."

How to use uplifting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that lifts your mood or spirit.

Common pairings

uplifting message uplifting story uplifting music

more uplifting comparative, upliftings plural, most uplifting superlative

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It was an _____ story about community and resilience.

From uplift + -ing.

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What does “uplifting” mean?

The word “uplifting” means making people feel happier or more hopeful. In plain terms, something that lifts your mood or spirit.

How do you use “uplifting” in a sentence?

Here is “uplifting” used in a sentence: “It was an uplifting story about community and resilience.”

What part of speech is “uplifting”?

“Uplifting” is an adjective.

Is “uplifting” a common word?

“Uplifting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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