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

Or will El Gallo Giro’s authentic, traditional inspired recipes reign supreme? —Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2025

Any designer or architect worth their salt will tell you that having an inspired client, wholly engaged in the conceptual and aesthetic underpinnings of a commission, is an enormous boon to the prospect of original creative expression. —Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 30 June 2025

Advertisement The scene makes Larson’s casting an inspired choice. —Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 26 June 2025

After an inspired jam session and a mutual sharing of songs, Ralphs made the bold decision to leave Mott the Hoople and form a new band with Rodgers, and Bad Company was born. —Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 June 2025

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