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
Example Sentences
She gave an inspired performance. He was an inspired choice for the role.
Recent Examples on the Web The Huskers are 11-point underdogs to Oklahoma but expect an inspired team who still has the rest of the season to play for. 
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USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Shakman was an inspired leader during the pandemic. Charles Mcnulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 Boho-style bedrooms mix multiple patterns, textures, and colors to create an eclectic, global-inspired look. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 Get ready feel inspired to whip up some hot chocolate after putting this color on your nails! Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Key sequence: Pinson Valley played inspired defense as Clay-Chalkville had not scored less than 42 points in a game this season, but the offense’s inability to move the ball consistently cost dearly. Cameron Buford | Cbuford@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2022 Ayazi and Mettlesiefen supplement these perspectives with scenes of Ghafari advocating for Afghan women’s rights; her inspired speeches underscore the importance of education for all in building a secure future. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 Founded by a husband and wife duo when their restaurant closed during Covid, the 22-seat establishment offers a tasting menu of fresh and inspired foods—and a sure way to meet new friends. Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 In the film’s most inspired twist, the consultants decide Peter has upper-management potential, somebody who could be energized by a nice employee stock-option plan. Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
inspired 1 of 2
adjective
as in talented
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- talented
- gifted
- creative
- innovative
- imaginative
- inventive
- ingenious
- original
- resourceful
- innovatory
- innovational
- originative
- prolific
- clever
- fruitful
- generative
- productive
- Promethean
- fertile
- fecund
- germinal
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uninspired
- unimaginative
- uncreative
- unoriginal
- imitative
- uninventive
- unproductive
- infertile
- talentless
inspired
2 of 2verb
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
- inspirited
- emboldened
- stimulated
- heartened
- reinforced
- invigorated
- enlivened
- bore up
- provoked
- animated
- steeled
- reassured
- excited
- enforced
- energized
- strengthened
- buoyed (up)
- assured
- bucked up
- galvanized
- chirked (up)
- cheered (up)
- rallied
- stirred
- fortified
- reenforced
- quickened
- boosted
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- discouraged
- daunted
- disheartened
- saddened
- depressed
- undermined
- weakened
- dispirited
- demoralized
- intimidated
- debilitated
- enfeebled
- hamstrung
- psyched (out)
2
as in evoked
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved) what inspired that comment? Synonyms & Similar Words
- evoked
- elicited
- revealed
- called forth
- raised
- educed
- got
- pulled
- gained
- exposed
- extracted
- discovered
- obtained
- dragged
- extorted
- procured
- secured
- unveiled
- uncovered
- wrested
- wangled
- wrung
- divulged
- evinced
- unmasked
- disclosed
- bared
- dredged (up)
- coaxed (out)
- uncloaked
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- missed
- neglected
- ignored
- disregarded
- overlooked
- forgot
- 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
- uplifted
- nurtured
- illumined
- edified
- illuminated
- improved
- illumed
- ennobled
- elevated
- lifted
- bettered
- renewed
- transfigured
- exalted
- regenerated
- ensouled
- glorified
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- confused
- puzzled
- perplexed
- obscured
- darkened
- clouded
- beclouded