inspired 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of inspirednext
as in talented

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

inspired

2 of 2

verb

past tense of inspire
1
as in encouraged
to fill with courage or strength of purpose the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in elicited
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved) what inspired that comment?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in educated
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Thesaurus Entries Near inspired

inspire

inspired

inspirer

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inspired. Accessed 4 Jun. 2023.

Copy Citation

Share

More from Merriam-Webster on inspired

Nglish: Translation of inspired for Spanish Speakers

Britannica English: Translation of inspired for Arabic Speakers

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games