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Definition of inspired

: outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine inspirationgave 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 WebPeruse cocktail napkins embroidered with crabs, coral inspired champagne coupes, and Barreria Corallina plates—perfect for a seaside soirée from Maine to Southampton or Kiawah.— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 June 2021Rehoming Cruella in the role of wealthy fashion designer was an inspired choice on Disney’s part.— Jeanna Kadlec, Glamour, 25 May 2021

And Queen Mouse is an inspired choice with her mint frock and glittery crown.— Lindsey Hunter Lopez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2021In an inspired way, the show intersperses the present-day actors reading their lines from the coffee shop scene where that kiss happened, with what was seen on the air at the time.— David Bauder, Star Tribune, 26 May 2021For today's visit, the Duchess chose a nautical-inspired look—St Andrews is on the coast, after all.— Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 26 May 2021Not as explosive offensively with Malik Rosier at quarterback instead of D’Eriq King, those Hurricanes leaned on an inspired defense in season where Miami introduced the Turnover Chain to the college football universe.— David Furones, sun-sentinel.com, 15 Nov. 2020The name is an acronym for Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing, which might not be the most inspired creation ever to come from the fertile minds of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.— Brian Lowry, CNN, 20 May 2021But this question has preoccupied philosophers, fascinated scientists, inspired artists, launched an enormous self-help industry—and continues to elude many of us.— The Atlantic, 13 May 2021

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