inspired
adjective
in·spired
in-ˈspī(-ə)rd 
: 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.
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Whatever your feelings about Tarantino, give the Oscar winner this: His genre subversions and outrageous digressions are far livelier and more inspired than anything Ritchie concocts here.
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 27 May 2025
The inspired Warriors knocked off the Timberwolves, 5-2.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Camp, whose previous work as the co-creator and steward of the Marcel the Shell character with ex-wife Jenny Slate, is an inspired choice, as his ability to hoover out the most pathos possible from the smallest creature available may now be something of a signature.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Beloved veterans Hodge and Sharp bring a bottomless well of warmth and affection to Pete and Peggy, and casting glam/nu disco star Shears as a seasoned sub was an inspired choice.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 27 May 2025
The inspired Warriors knocked off the Timberwolves, 5-2.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Camp, whose previous work as the co-creator and steward of the Marcel the Shell character with ex-wife Jenny Slate, is an inspired choice, as his ability to hoover out the most pathos possible from the smallest creature available may now be something of a signature.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Beloved veterans Hodge and Sharp bring a bottomless well of warmth and affection to Pete and Peggy, and casting glam/nu disco star Shears as a seasoned sub was an inspired choice.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for inspired
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“Inspired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspired. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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