"inspirational" is an acceptable word in written English
You can use it to describe a person, a message, or a speech that encourages and uplifts people. For example, "The motivational speaker's inspirational words left the audience feeling empowered and ready to take on the day."
But he was no more inspirational than Fritz Walter.
Matthaus's contribution was solid rather than inspirational and for much of the game the Germans relied on free-kicks and centres, especially when they were provided by Brehme, for their scoring chances.
And it is no coincidence that we have a new generation of inspirational African leaders in place, making what President Obama has called "the tough choices that will unleash the dynamism of [their] countries".
Various venues, to 30 Jun AC No less an authority than the Roots' rhythm king, Questlove calls Chris Dave "probably the most dangerous drummer alive", but for most of his career the Houston-born percussionist has been an inspirational hired hand for the likes of Adele, Beyoncé, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, and Robert Glasper.
He was an inspirational colleague, an adventurous field-worker, a lover of life, a loyal friend and a superb cook.
And that's when you need to pick up a magazine or an inspirational book about running, go through the pages – or go on YouTube for a video of a great sporting moment, like a Paula Radcliffe race or something – look at that for two seconds and then you think, "Yeah!
In Mumbai and across the world, Arputham has long been an inspirational figure within an alliance of organisations helping slum and shack residents to stand up for their rights, find new homes, and plot a way out of urban poverty.
Occasionally, it delivers on that promise: only this week we learned via its good offices that Kanye West has claimed to have discovered the meaning of life while at the dentist, and that Lindsay Lohan recently posted a picture of an Arabic phrase on Instagram, which she claimed was an inspirational expression that translated as "you're beautiful", but in fact turned out to mean "you're a donkey".
Since joining Manchester United from Leeds he has proved inspirational in the winning of two championships as well as last season's league and FA Cup double, but the devil in his make-up has never really gone away.
"Audioboo is a transformative step in allowing radio stations to become even closer to their listeners, and I look forward to working together with their inspirational team and the brightest brains in radio".
She was macho in a man's world, determined to work men under the table; fierce in argument, asking no quarter and giving none; in the back row when tact was handed out; impetuous; secretive; inspirational, and utterly dedicated, with a constitution as tough as old boots.
