Definition of inspired
: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration gave an inspired performance
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Examples of inspired in a Sentence
She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
Recent Examples of inspired from the Web
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The television world figured out long ago that anthologies are an inspired storytelling format.
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Local bartenders and mixologists put their expertise to work crafting an impressive array of comic themed cocktails to keep spirits high and the character-inspired party going.
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From chic one-shoulder designs to sporty looks, like Moschino's heather gray jersey zip-front suit to Dolce & Gabbana's '40s-inspired nautical striped suit, the one-piece is flattering on every body type.
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The country has seen three Islamist-inspired attacks this year -- on Parliament, on a Manchester pop concert and on Saturday-night drinkers at London Bridge.
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Go for Asian-inspired comfort food, usually dinner-only, but thankfully now Sunday brunch too.
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OX 2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212 OX is an Argentinian-inspired spot near downtown that specializes in meat.
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The human menu features fresh, seasonally inspired dishes heavy on summer produce—grilled chicken with black olive tapenade, a quinoa and kale salad with goat cheese and pomegranate seeds, and chilled summer peaches in white wine syrup.
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Located just 30 minutes from downtown Fort Worth in a secluded cove on the lake, the property is comprised of a main estate, a Moroccan-inspired guest cabana and a two-story boat dock.
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First Known Use of inspired
15th century
INSPIRED Defined for English Language Learners
inspired
playDefinition of inspired for English Language Learners
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: very good or clever
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: having a particular cause or influence
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