inspired
/ɪnˈspaɪɹd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having excellence through inspiration.
Adjective
Examples
The actor's inspired performance of Hamlet's soliloquy left the audience dumbfounded.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Filled with inspiration or motivated.
Adjective
Examples
The artist was inspired to paint a true masterpiece.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “inspired” mean?
Having excellence through inspiration.
Is “inspired” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.