adjective

inspired

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adjective

Showing unusual creativity, skill, or energy, as if from a sudden burst of inspiration.

"It was an inspired choice to cast her in the lead role."

"The chef came up with an inspired twist on the classic recipe."

Filled with enthusiasm or motivation.

"After the seminar, she felt inspired to start her own business."

How to Use Inspired

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something unusually clever or a person full of creative motivation.

Common pairings

an inspired choice feel inspired inspired by

more inspired comparative, most inspired superlative

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It was an _____ choice to cast her in the lead role.

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