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Meaning of inspired

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

inspired

Pronunciation:/ɪn.ˈspaɪəd//ɪn.ˈspaɪɹd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

  2. To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.

    Example: Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue.

  3. To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale.

  4. To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having excellence through inspiration.

    Example: The actor's inspired performance of Hamlet's soliloquy left the audience dumbfounded.

  2. Filled with inspiration or motivated.

    Example: He was inspired to learn to fly.