inspired
adjective
in·spired
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Definition of inspired
: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspiration
gave an inspired performance
Examples of inspired in a Sentence
She gave an inspired performance.
He was an inspired choice for the role.
Recent Examples on the Web
When tomatillos are swapped in and that creamy dressing becomes a chipotle crema, this once-Southern dish is suddenly Mexican-inspired satisfaction. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Tomatillos star in 5 dishes beyond green salsa," 7 Aug. 2019 Momoa previously rocked the '90s-inspired accessory at the 2019 Oscars, which had the Twittersphere losing its mind. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "Jason Momoa Wore His Pink Oscars Scrunchie to the Game of Thrones Premiere and We Almost Missed It," 5 Apr. 2019 Sophisticated Japanese-inspired interiors mirror the food on the plates, and most tables overlook a verdant Japanese sculpture garden. — Sophie Davies, Condé Nast Traveler, "29 Best Restaurants in Sydney," 14 Mar. 2018 This light and refreshing soup gives the classic tomato and cucumber gazpacho an Indian-inspired makeover. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Curry Gazpacho," 14 Aug. 2019 Well, that’s all about to change as H&M just announced their first-ever collaboration with South African brand, Mantsho. The new collection will feature edgy African-inspired prints celebrating the elegance and vibrancy of Africa. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "H&M Is Celebrating Its First South African Collaboration," 9 Aug. 2019 Kate, 37, arrived wearing a striped multi-color shirt with nautical-inspired slacks casually paired with white sneakers, while William, also 37, stuck to his go-to look of a suit jacket over a button-up shirt sans tie. — Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, "See Kate Middleton and Prince William (Sporting Vacation Tans!) Compete in Charity Sailing Race," 8 Aug. 2019 After winding your way up Topanga Canyon Boulevard, keep an eye out for your first stop: Cafe Mimosa, a French-inspired coffeehouse with a crunchy Topanga twist, at 395 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd. — Los Angeles Times, "Four Hours: For an instant getaway, just head to Topanga Canyon," 19 July 2019 Adachi: Birmingham’s high-end, Japanese-inspired restaurant features a small plate-style menu and sushi menu that changes daily, according to Adachi's website. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Don't miss these restaurants at the Free Press' Wine + Food Experience," 11 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inspired.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for inspired
inspired
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of inspired
: very good or clever
: having a particular cause or influence
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