Meaning & Definition of word "Inspired"

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!