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.
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Alice Park, Time, 30 July 2025
Carrie had a very inspired wit and very special manner.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 July 2025
The business case for an engaged—and inspired—workforce is clear.
—David Michels, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The year before, Williams hired Guillen — an inspired move that Jerry Reinsdorf deserves credit for approving — and traded for pitchers Freddy García and José Contreras.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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