inspired

[in-spahyuhrd]

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.

inspired

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• inspiredly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of inspired¹

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

Example Sentences

The vans were inspired by the Liberty ships and Victory ships during World War ll that provided supplies and other relief to the U.S. and its allies.

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The 13-year-old - inspired by YouTube training footage of female fighters - felt an instant connection to the sport.

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As the rebellions calmed towards the end of the year, the aftermath has been mixed for the young people who inspired them.

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An adoption drama, inspired by the writer's own experience and filmed in Wales, has won an International Emmy award.

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He recalled being inspired by blinking lights in a Manhattan window display.

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