uplifting
/ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌplˌɪftɪŋ] /ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
uplifting — adjective
- upliftingpositive
- more upliftingcomparative
- most upliftingsuperlative
1. bringing fresh hope or a better mood, especially after something difficult or sa
bringing fresh hope or a better mood, especially after something difficult or sad
The choir's final song felt uplifting after the sad school meeting.
linking verb: felt uplifting
Hari found the coach's message uplifting before the hard exam.
find + object + uplifting
The film's ending was uplifting and left Jenna smiling on the bus home.
After the storm, volunteers shared uplifting news with families in town.
An uplifting note from Grandma stayed on Liam's desk all week.
- inspiring
often suggests pushing someone toward action or a bigger goal
- encouraging
focuses more on support that helps someone continue
- heartening
slightly more formal and often used for welcome news
- depressing
describes something that makes people feel sad or hopeless
- discouraging
focuses on making someone lose confidence or hope
文法句型
an uplifting story
be uplifting
find something uplifting
用法筆記
Often describes music, stories, speeches, messages, or news that improves a person's mood and gives new hope. It is also common after linking verbs such as feel, seem, and be.