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

Its teaching format is heavily inspired by El Sistema, the publicly funded program where he first learned music in Venezuela.

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It was inspired by the strict dress code and atmosphere of London's Blitz Club during the early 1980s.

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The three-year-old NBA Cup, inspired by similar in-season tournaments in European leagues, has sparked confusion about the colorful courts and ever-changing group stage scenarios.

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Si says hearing Rosalía's album has left him feeling "really inspired".

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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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