inspired

American  

[in-spahyuhrd] / ɪnˈspaɪərd /

adjective

1. aroused, animated, or imbued with the spirit to do something, by or as if by supernatural or divine influence.

   an inspired poet.

2. resulting from such inspiration.

   an inspired poem;

   an inspired plan.

3. inhaled.

   inspired air.

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inspired British  

/ ɪnˈspaɪəd /

adjective

1. aroused or guided by or as if aroused or guided by divine inspiration

   an inspired performance

   she was like one inspired

2. extremely accurate or apt but based on intuition rather than knowledge or logical deduction

   an inspired guess

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Other Word Forms

• inspiredly adverb

Etymology

Origin of inspired

First recorded in 1400–50; inspire + -ed ²

Example Sentences

But the mall apparently was the perfect backdrop for Swift’s video, inspired by 1990s rom-coms and released in February.

From The Wall Street Journal

Universal Studios Hollywood has begun peeling back the curtain — or opening the garage? — on its new “Fast & Furious”-inspired coaster coming to the park this summer.

From Los Angeles Times

In “Luna Likes,” the prickly protagonist is directly inspired by her experiences growing up, as well as the bond she shared with her dad over Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” show.

From Los Angeles Times

“Young Sherlock” is inspired by but not based on Andrew Lane’s “Young Sherlock Holmes” book series.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's almost inspired me to continue making videos, to keep doing this, and to be proud and to celebrate the way that I speak," he added.

From BBC