ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Inspired

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪnˈspaɪɹd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Inspired is an adjective meaning Having excellence through inspiration.

Meaning

Having excellence through inspiration.

More Meanings

  1. Filled with inspiration or motivated.
  2. (religion) Infused with power or knowledge granted from a supernatural entity; possessing inspiration from the divine.
  3. (of air) Drawn into the lungs; inhaled.
  4. simple past and past participle of inspire.
  5. (obsolete) Inflated.

Example Sentences

Government-inspired rumors
He was inspired to learn to fly.
The artist was inspired to paint a true masterpiece.
The actor's inspired performance of Hamlet's soliloquy left the audience dumbfounded.

Synonyms for inspired

Depending on context, synonyms include glorious, elysian, divine.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include glorious, divine, elysian, inspirational, driven, influenced.

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