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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The parentheses are an inspired touch, mimicking how an advisee’s true intentions may be concealed. Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025 No disrespect to Thorgy, but Orville Peck is an inspired choice. Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025 The inspired menu is a creative collection of dishes from the West with a touch of the East. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Schmidt went on to make an inspired and impassioned speech encouraging multi-disciplinary collaboration to benefit humanity. Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for inspired

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Jul. 2025.

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