Synonyms of inspired

inspired 1 of 2

adjective

as in talented

Related Words

• talented
• gifted
• creative
• innovative
• imaginative
• inventive
• original
• ingenious
• resourceful
• innovatory
• innovational
• clever
• originative
• prolific
• fruitful
• Promethean
• fertile
• productive
• generative
• germinal
• fecund

Dissimilar Words

• unimaginative
• uninspired
• unoriginal
• uncreative
• imitative
• unproductive
• uninventive
• infertile
• talentless

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

• encouraged
• emboldened
• heartened
• inspirited
• reinforced
• stimulated
• buoyed (up)
• cheered (up)
• invigorated
• enlivened
• steeled
• bore up
• animated
• provoked
• enforced
• reassured
• bucked up
• excited
• strengthened
• chirked (up)
• energized
• assured
• stirred
• rallied
• galvanized
• fortified
• quickened
• boosted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• daunted
• disheartened
• saddened
• depressed
• undermined
• weakened
• demoralized
• dispirited
• intimidated
• debilitated
• enfeebled
• hamstrung
• psyched (out)

2

as in elicited

to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)

what inspired that comment?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elicited
• evoked
• revealed
• raised
• called forth
• got
• pulled
• educed
• gained
• extracted
• obtained
• exposed
• dragged
• discovered
• extorted
• procured
• secured
• dredged (up)
• uncovered
• unveiled
• wrested
• wrung
• coaxed (out)
• disclosed
• divulged
• wangled
• evinced
• unmasked
• bared
• uncloaked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• missed
• neglected
• overlooked
• forgot
• disregarded
• passed over
• overpassed

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

• educated
• enriched
• transformed
• enlightened
• nurtured
• illumined
• uplifted
• illuminated
• edified
• improved
• illumed
• elevated
• ennobled
• lifted
• renewed
• bettered
• transfigured
• regenerated
• exalted
• ensouled
• glorified

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confused
• puzzled
• perplexed
• obscured
• darkened
• clouded
• beclouded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inspired

Adjective

Much of the site meets the city through fences — and not very inspired ones at that. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

The angled basement window, in particular, is an inspired bit of technical mastery, as are the pair of handles on the sides, reserved for the Flukeman and Alex Krycek, who are technically out of the picture, but always feel like a looming presence. — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Verb

Audemars Piguet is unveiling a global boutique concept inspired by Le Brassus, while Chaumet will spotlight its tiara-making legacy through a world-first immersive display. — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

And now, Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim candidate of Arab descent who was inspired by Abed Hammoud's campaign, is running for Senate and facing attacks from his Republican opponent tied to 9/11 that his supporters have said are bigoted. — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2026