Meaning & Definition of word "Inspired"

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    Inspired

    /ɪnˈspaɪərd/

    verb:

    • 1. past tense of inspire; to have influenced or stimulated someone to do something.
      • Example: The coach inspired the players with his motivational speech.
    • 2. to have filled someone with the urge or ability to do something creative.
      • Example: Her travels inspired her to create a documentary film.

    adjective:

    • 1. resulting from inspiration; having developed or produced something creative or influential through a sudden brilliant idea.
      • Example: The artist's inspired work has drawn attention from critics around the world.
    • 2. filled with the urge or ability to do something creative.
      • Example: She felt inspired to write a novel after visiting the historical site.
    • 3. having excellent qualities or characteristics.
      • Example: His inspired leadership motivated the team to achieve their goals.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inspirare', meaning to breathe into.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inspired by:

    motivated or influenced by something

    inspired idea:

    a creative thought or concept that comes from an external stimulus

    inspired performance:

    a remarkable or admirable achievement fueled by creativity or skill

    Related Words

    inspiration:

    The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something.

    aspire:

    To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

    creative:

    Relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas.

    Slang Meanings of inspired

    Meaning: Fired up

    Example Sentence: After reading that book, I was totally fired up to start my own project.

    Meaning: Lit

    Example Sentence: Her new song is so lit, it has me feeling inspired to write!