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

The film not only bears witness to the self-surpassing power of inspired collaboration but, as an art work, also exemplifies it. —Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2023

What keeps you inspired, giving and motivated, even in difficult times? —Akili King, Essence, 10 Sep. 2023

The sushi program echoes that of Santo’s Roma Norte location, with a focus on classic Japanese sushi — though some items feature an inspired Mexican twist, such as the signature hamachi-choco nigiri, which sears hamachi and tops it with Oaxacan chocolate and salt. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2023

And of course, guests can play their part by donning inspired looks from Disneyland’s Halloween merchandise collection, which includes specialty spirit jerseys, ear headbands, limited-edition popcorn buckets, and more. —Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2023

For $55, an inspired shopper can purchase a set of glasses that also includes accused co-conspirators John Eastman, Jenna Ellis, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell and Mark Meadows, all of whom had mugshots taken this week at the Atlanta jail. —Robert Higgs, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2023

Her, an inspired set that took over radio and streaming for a good year and a half. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2023

And in an inspired bit of casting, Oliver’s understandably confused company includes Loretta (Streep), who wows him at the audition, before making some more questionable choices as the production progresses. —Brian Lowry, CNN, 8 Aug. 2023

The difference was that the two chefs came up with inspired, contemporary dishes for the Wayfinder experience, pairing each with a French, Italian, or U.S. wine. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above