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

Unique red sand, aqua seas, and dramatic lava cliffs provide an inspired setting. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

In photos obtained by People, Hayek sports a retro-inspired, clavicle-length style complete with finger waves. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

Verb

Other street style highlights included a Dior denim skirt inspired by the fashion houses’ iconic Junon gown, along with flowing, wide-leg jeans. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Morissette released her 10th album, the ambient music inspired The Storm Before the Calm, in 2022. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026