uplifting

[ uhp-lif-ting ]

/ ʌpˈlɪf tɪŋ /

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adjective

inspirational; offering or providing hope, encouragement, salvation, etc.: an uplifting sermon.

Origin of uplifting

First recorded in 1810–20; uplift + -ing²

Words nearby uplifting

upland plover, upland sandpiper, uplift, uplifted, uplifter, uplifting, uplight, uplighter, uplink, upload, upmanship

Definition for uplifting (2 of 2)

uplift

[ verb uhp-lift; noun uhp-lift ]

/ verb ʌpˈlɪft; noun ˈʌpˌlɪft /

verb (used with object)

to lift up; raise; elevate.

to improve socially, culturally, morally, or the like: to uplift downtrodden and deprived peoples.

to exalt emotionally or spiritually.

verb (used without object)

to become uplifted.

noun

an act of lifting up or raising; elevation.

the process or work of improving, as socially, intellectually, or morally.

emotional or spiritual exaltation.

a brassiere.

Geology. an upheaval.

Origin of uplift

First recorded in 1300–50, uplift is from the Middle English word upliften. See up-, lift

SYNONYMS FOR uplift

7 enrichment, betterment, enhancement.

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OTHER WORDS FROM uplift

up·lift·ment, noun

Example sentences from the Web for uplifting

He considered music to be a healing art, an “uplifting” art.

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In an uplifting turn, the 49ers traded for Martin, who was systematically harassed by his offensive line mate.

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Unfortunately, very little of the dialogue involving race in America today is positive, uplifting, or inspirational.

Justice Thomas Is Right About America’s Obsession With Race |Ron Christie |February 21, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

This means that an agreement, when it finally emerges, will not be uplifting, elegant, and magnanimous.

Last Chance Saloon |Daniel Gavron |January 28, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The spirit of these seven organizations is uplifting in the broadest sense of the word.

America's War for Humanity |Thomas Herbert Russell
Is not that an uplifting thought as being the dominant motive which puts in action the whole of the divine activity?

Expositions of Holy Scripture |Alexander Maclaren
Thus, the foundations of mind and of character are laid in clean, intelligising and uplifting influences.

Feminism and Sex-Extinction |Arabella Kenealy
Molire and Shakespeare, who knew the limits of their art, never said a word about uplifting the stage.

The Theory of the Theatre |Clayton Hamilton
It was protective and uplifting, refining and broadening, to all who felt it.

Dawn |Mrs. Harriet A. Adams

British Dictionary definitions for uplifting (1 of 2)

uplifting

/ (ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ) /

adjective

acting to raise moral, spiritual, cultural, etc levels

British Dictionary definitions for uplifting (2 of 2)

uplift

verb (ʌpˈlɪft) (tr)

to raise; elevate; lift up

to raise morally, spiritually, culturally, etc

Scot and NZ to collect (a passenger, parcel, etc); pick up

noun (ˈʌpˌlɪft)

the act, process, or result of lifting up

the act or process of bettering moral, social or cultural conditions, etc

a brassiere for lifting and supporting the breasts
(as modifier)an uplift bra

the process or result of land being raised to a higher level, as during a period of mountain building

Derived forms of uplift

uplifter, noun

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adjective

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verb (ʌpˈlɪft) (tr)

noun (ˈʌpˌlɪft)

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uplifting

adjective

Origin of uplifting

Words nearby uplifting

Definition for uplifting (2 of 2)

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

noun

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adjective

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verb (ʌpˈlɪft) (tr)

noun (ˈʌpˌlɪft)

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