incoraggiante
The English word "uplifting" can be translated into Italian as incoraggiante.
The term incoraggiante is used to describe something that improves one's mood. You can also use the phrase essere fonte di ispirazione to say that something is "to be a source of inspiration".
Meaning: improving the mood (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
Incoraggiante is the adjective form derived from the verb incoraggiare, which means "to encourage".
Which one should you use?
While incoraggiante implies something that gives hope or strength, the word emozionante is used for something that is emotionally stirring or exciting.
Did you know?
- To describe someone who is consistently uplifting, Italians might use the term una persona solare, which means 'a solar person'. This compares a positive personality to the radiating light of the sun.
- When describing an uplifting piece of music that feels driving or exhilarating, Italians use incalzante. This word literally means 'pressing' or 'urging' forward, rather than simply being positive.
- The root of incoraggiante is coraggio, which comes from the Latin cor, meaning 'heart'. To be uplifting in Italian is literally to put heart back into someone.
Examples in context
- Il discorso del tuo capo era davvero motivanteYour boss's speech was truly uplifting.
- La tua generosità è stata edificanteYour generosity was edifying.
- La tua voce è trascinante!Your voice is uplifting!
- Questo libro è davvero stimolanteThis book is really uplifting.
- Ho ascoltato una storia veramente stimolante oggi!I heard a truly uplifting story today!
- Il tuo atteggiamento è una vera fonte di ispirazioneYour attitude is a true source of inspiration.
- È stata una storia molto incoraggiante.It was a very uplifting story.
- È un libro molto incoraggiante.It is a very uplifting book.
- Ho ricevuto un messaggio incoraggiante oggi.I received an uplifting message today.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are talking about a motivational speech.
- MartinaHai ascoltato il discorso di oggi?Did you listen to today's speech?
- AlessandroSì, l'ho trovato molto incoraggiante.Yes, I found it very uplifting.
- MartinaAnche io, mi sento più motivata.Me too, I feel more motivated.
- AlessandroÈ proprio ciò di cui avevamo bisogno.It is exactly what we needed.
