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