inspired
- 01 B1 Intermediate
feeling full of new ideas and the desire to do something great.
filled with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Simple“After watching the documentary about the artist, she felt inspired to start painting again.”
In context“The young architect felt deeply inspired by the city's blend of brutalist concrete and lush green spaces.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
showing a lot of skill or a very clever idea.
demonstrating exceptional quality, creativity, or brilliance as if resulting from a sudden flash of insight.
Simple“The chef made an inspired choice by adding a hint of lime to the soup.”
In context“The director's inspired casting of a newcomer in the lead role transformed the production into a critical success.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
influenced by a god or a holy power.
guided or influenced by a divine or supernatural power.
Simple“Many people believe that the ancient texts were inspired by God.”
In context“The theologian argued that the scriptures were divinely inspired rather than being mere historical records.”
“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.”