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uplifting

The word “uplifting” has 3 syllables: up-lift-ing

It's pronounced as /ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for uplifting?

In the thesaurus, “uplifting” has 79 synonyms and 53 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for uplifting along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for uplifting

  • affecting
  • animating
  • ascending
  • ascension
  • ascent
  • blastoff
  • boost
  • boosting
  • cheering
  • climb
  • comforting
  • craning
  • edifying
  • elevating
  • elevation
  • encouraging
  • enlivening
  • exciting
  • exhilarating
  • fulfilling
  • gladdening
  • gratifying
  • heartening
  • heartwarming
  • heave
  • heaving
  • hefting
  • heightening
  • hike
  • hiking
  • hoist
  • hoisting
  • inspiring
  • inspiriting
  • invigorating
  • kind
  • kindly
  • levitation
  • lifting
  • liftoff
  • loving
  • mounting
  • moving
  • picking up
  • pleasing
  • pleasurable
  • poignant
  • raise
  • raising
  • rearing
  • rewarding
  • rise
  • rising
  • rousing
  • satisfying
  • soar
  • stimulating
  • stirring
  • sympathetic
  • takeoff
  • taking up
  • tender
  • thrilling
  • thrust
  • touching
  • upending
  • upheaval
  • upholding
  • upping
  • upraising
  • upsurge
  • upsweep
  • upswing
  • upthrust
  • uptrend
  • upturn
  • upwelling
  • warm
  • welcoming

Antonyms for uplifting

  • bearing
  • cheerless
  • cold
  • comedown
  • decline
  • decrease
  • demoralizing
  • depressing
  • descending
  • descent
  • dip
  • dipping
  • disappointing
  • discomforting
  • disconcerting
  • discouraging
  • disgruntling
  • disheartening
  • dismaying
  • dispiriting
  • displeasing
  • dissatisfying
  • distressing
  • disturbing
  • dive
  • down
  • downfall
  • downgrade
  • drop
  • dropping
  • fall
  • falling
  • heartbreaking
  • heartrending
  • lowering
  • nosedive
  • pitching
  • plop
  • plummeting
  • plunge
  • plunging
  • pressing
  • pushing
  • saddening
  • sinking
  • slipping
  • submerging
  • unfeeling
  • unfriendly
  • unkind
  • unloving
  • unpleasant
  • upsetting

Meanings of uplifting

  • noun
    1. The act of something being lifted upward.
  • adjective
    1. Improving the mood; causing cheerfulness.

Example Sentences

  • The music was so uplifting that everyone felt happier.
  • She shared an uplifting story about kindness and hope.
  • His speech had an uplifting effect on the entire audience.
  • They created an uplifting message to inspire the community.
  • Watching the sunrise was an uplifting experience.

On this page you'll find 132 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to uplifting, such as: affecting, animating, ascending, ascension, ascent, bearing, blastoff.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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