Word
inspired
Phoneticsin·spired
US/ˌɪnˈspaɪɝd/
UK/ɪnspˈaɪəd/
Definitions
01motivated and creative
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling full of new ideas and the desire to do something great.
adj. filled with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
“After watching the documentary about the artist, she felt inspired to start painting again.”
“The young architect felt deeply inspired by the city's blend of brutalist concrete and lush green spaces.”
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02excellent or brilliant
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. showing a lot of skill or a very clever idea.
adj. demonstrating exceptional quality, creativity, or brilliance as if resulting from a sudden flash of insight.
“The chef made an inspired choice by adding a hint of lime to the soup.”
“The director's inspired casting of a newcomer in the lead role transformed the production into a critical success.”
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03divinely influenced
C1 · Advanced Religion Formal
adj. influenced by a god or a holy power.
adj. guided or influenced by a divine or supernatural power.
“Many people believe that the ancient texts were inspired by God.”
“The theologian argued that the scriptures were divinely inspired rather than being mere historical records.”
Real-World Examples
“The self-confessed NBA fanatic - inspired by LeBron James' live show by the same name in 2010, when the basketball star joined the Miami Heat - was attempting to own his narrative.” “The company's CEO Testsuya Nakayama told the BBC the design was inspired by freezer vending machines.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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