inspired

adjective

in·​spired in-ˈspī(-ə)rd How to pronounce inspired (audio)
: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
gave an inspired performance

Examples of inspired in a Sentence

She gave an inspired performance. He was an inspired choice for the role.
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Argentina were in inspired form despite Venezuela’s dire need to secure a result. Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025 The actress stepped out in New York City wearing a pair of retro-inspired, deep blue flare jeans with exaggerated bell hems. Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025 Reeves was impressed with the script and, after meeting with Ansari in London, agreed to sign on for one of the most playful roles of his career (a scene with Rogen at a burger joint in which the angel learns to eat for the first time is an inspired bit of physical comedy). Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025 Fresh off of an inspired second-half showing at Southern Utah behind quarterback Caden Pinnick to secure their first victory, the UC Davis Aggies now prepare for a monstrous challenge in Seattle. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inspired

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inspired was in the 15th century

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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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