adjective
inspired
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adjective
1
Showing unusual creativity, skill, or energy, as if from a sudden burst of inspiration.
"It was an inspired choice to cast her in the lead role."
"The chef came up with an inspired twist on the classic recipe."
2
Filled with enthusiasm or motivation.
"After the seminar, she felt inspired to start her own business."
How to Use Inspired
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something unusually clever or a person full of creative motivation.
Common pairings
an inspired choice
feel inspired
inspired by
Word Forms
more inspired comparative, most inspired superlative
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