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

It's an approach that was inspired by his university course in graphic design.

From BBC

Glenn said her performance had been inspired by the memory of her grandmother Barbara, who passed away in February last year.

From Barron's

In India, however, it is remembered as an "epic battle" and "one of the greatest last stands" and inspired books and films.

From BBC

At the event, Sanford sang a song she penned in 2011 called, “Acorn,” which was inspired by the grandeur of oak trees and what they symbolize in nature.

From Los Angeles Times

Blackstone believes the success of the music club, under his artistic guidance, is what ultimately inspired the hotel’s name change.

From Los Angeles Times