The meaning of UPLIFT is to lift up : elevate; especially : to cause (a portion of the earth's surface) to rise above adjacent areas. How to use uplift in a sentence.

Add to word list positive in a way that encourages the improvement of a person’s mood or spirit: uplifting words/ music (Definition of uplifting from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge …

UPLIFTING definition: inspirational; offering or providing hope, encouragement, salvation, etc.. See examples of uplifting used in a sentence.

uplifting (ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ) adj acting to raise moral, spiritual, cultural, etc levels

The action of something rising is an uplifting. A more common way to use the word is as an adjective describing something that figuratively lifts one's spirits or mood.

uplifting in American English (ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ) adjective inspirational; offering or providing hope, encouragement, salvation, etc

Definition of uplifting adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 up•lift•ing (up lif′ ting), adj. inspirational; offering or providing hope, encouragement, salvation, etc.: an uplifting sermon.

Over time, 'uplifting' evolved to describe anything that brings joy, inspiration, or positivity. It has been used in various contexts, from literature and music to everyday conversations, to convey the idea of …

Britannica Dictionary definition of UPLIFTING [more uplifting; most uplifting] : causing happy and hopeful feelings an uplifting sermon uplifting music