: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
gave an inspired performance

Examples of inspired in a Sentence

She gave an inspired performance. He was an inspired choice for the role.
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Paul Mullin’s 14 goals in 13 appearances during the run-in was the key to promotion, while George Dobson has proved an inspired summer addition. Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 That, of course, and its inspired, masculine design, which was joined in 1993 by the Royal Oak Offshore, a massive, thick take on the R.O. designed by Emmanuel Gueit. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024 Bakeries Just Keep Getting Better In March, Bon Appétit reported on the rise of a new generation of inspired bakeries blending varied cultural influences and introducing diners to rich baking traditions that have not gotten their moment in the American spotlight until now. Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024 Not to take anything away from an inspired Pachuca victory, of course. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inspired 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inspired was in the 15th century

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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

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