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
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She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
Aries season gives you the bricks to lay an inspired foundation.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
In the near future, the most likely of these scenarios is an inspired act by a lone wolf or homegrown violent extremist.
—Colin P. Clarke, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Luxe materials are also a must to get an Art Deco–inspired look.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inspired
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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