INSPIRED


Meaning of INSPIRED in English

adjective

Etymology: Middle English enspired, from past participle of enspiren to inspire

1.

a. : moved by or as if by a divine or supernatural influence : affected by divine inspiration

inspired prophets

b. : communicated by divine or supernatural inspiration : having divine authority

the inspired books of the Bible

2. : breathed in : inhaled

3.

a. : suggested by someone in power or in a position to know

inspired views

b. : having received or publishing authoritative views or information

an inspired newspaper

4. : outstanding or brilliant in a way or to a degree suggestive of divine or supernatural inspiration

an inspired mechanic

an inspired performance of a concerto

an inspired answer to an awkward question

• in·spired·ly -īrə̇dlē, -ī(ə)rd- adverb

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