inspirational

inspiration +‎ -al

• IPA^(key): /ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/

inspirational (comparative more inspirational, superlative most inspirational)

1. Having the ability to inspire.

   Near-synonym: motivational

inspirational (plural inspirationals)

1. A book or article intended to inspire people with positive feelings.
   • 2012, Jack Canfield; Mark Victor Hansen, Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul:

     She is the author of fifteen books for children, and her inspirationals have appeared in numerous magazines […]

   • 2014, Diane O'Key, Beyond Words:

     “All right, then,” Mel said. “Let's fill in the bestsellers, the inspirationals, and some of the children's books.”