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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

/ ɪˈ貹ɪə /

adjective

  1. aroused or guided by or as if aroused or guided by divine inspiration

    she was like one inspired

    an inspired performance

  2. extremely accurate or apt but based on intuition rather than knowledge or logical deduction

    an inspired guess

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ·辱·· [in-, spahy, -rid-lee, -, spahyuhrd, -], adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inspired1

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

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The action from Democrats inspired a wave of criticism about the party’s priorities during the hearing and on social media.

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"They inspired me a little bit, especially Ronnie and John when I younger," said Trump.

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Mexican cuisine comfort soup recipes inspired by the menudo still life at the newly reopened Hilbert Museum of California Art.

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The extra first-round pick they have next year though could make it look inspired.

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A spokesperson for Swansea University said it was "inspired" by student-led initiatives like the meal scheme and welcomed conversations about how it could support similar efforts.

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