inspired

adjective

in·​spired in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sparxell has developed a bio-inspired color technology that uses cellulose extracted from wood pulp to create color through physical structures rather than chemical dyes. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026

Is this an inspired or terrible idea? —Clio Chang, Curbed, 4 Feb. 2026

Fans were spoiled with 12 tracks of retro-inspired, plushy pop — and as the rollout suggested, the tracks painted a greater picture of Carpenter’s arduous dating experience, brought to life with production and writing support from acclaimed collaborators Jack Antonoff, John Ryan and Amy Allen. —Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026

Lavrenov is still pumping his fist and yelling to no one in particular after an inspired play because of what the sport means to him. —Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inspired

• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• rehired
• required
• respired
• transpired