INSPIRED Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of inspired

as in talented

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verb

past tense of inspire

as in encouraged

to fill with courage or strength of purpose the rousing campaign speech inspired everyone to get out the vote

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as in elicited

to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved) what inspired that comment?

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as in educated

to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding great works of visual art can inspire us in ways that the written word often cannot

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Recent Examples of inspired

Adjective

Today’s Sagittarius moon brings an inspired conversation with an unpredictable outcome. — Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals. — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Verb

She was inspired by what was happening in London, but that’s such an old culture there. — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 She was inspired by her own father, who couldn’t read or write. — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inspired

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inspired

Adjective

But with the talented dual-threat QB healthy and a more seasoned Sooners front, the hunch here is that OU will be much improved on offense in 2026.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
For the longest time, as an ambassador and protector of American motorsports and one of the most talented drivers to ever sit in a stock car, Denny Hamlin didn’t believe in luck.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of talented

Verb

When government applies the rules consistently, businesses have the confidence to invest, innovation is encouraged, public institutions earn greater trust and the public benefits.

— Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Anyone with information on the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Giovanni Zaino of the Middletown Police Patrol Division at 860-638-4000, ext 6323.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouraged

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Last week's announcement even elicited rare rebukes from Republican lawmakers, some of whom are up for reelection in a few months.

— Joe Hernandez, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026
Anthropic’s announcement elicited panic among some enthusiastic Claude adopters, who expressed concern about what a label on AI use might signal about them.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of elicited

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But these students must also be educated alongside general education peers to meet federal and state class size and inclusivity regulations.

— Melissa Brown, Chalkbeat, 27 Aug. 2026
Under the current Blueprint structure, the individuals making the final decisions on how Carroll County’s children are educated do not live here, do not answer to our voters and cannot be held accountable at the ballot box.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of educated

Adjective

The trees, gifted from Japan, arrived in Washington in January 1910 and were planted in a remote section of what is now East Potomac Park.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
According to the organization's website, over three million kids have registered and over 330 million books have been gifted since the program started.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of gifted

Verb

Osaka evoked his image in another look styled by Roach, wearing a Who Decides War French terry sweatshirt adorned with press clippings of her career highlights, according to Vogue, over a full tulle skirt.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The actress’ dress evoked a similar witchy-ness to Kidman’s, featuring a black lace overlay with floral design cues along with a contrasting black and green base fabric.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of evoked

Adjective

Adding to the resort’s already extensive list of experiences—ranging from creative expression, fitness, and integrative wellbeing to outdoor adventure, yoga, and nourishment—are several new offerings.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
The illusion of molten steel was basically water and mineral oil mixed with a little powdered sugar; creative lighting and heaters placed below the cameras—plus a few CGI sparks in the background—did the rest.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of creative

Adjective

This is why counting AI pilots tells us little about whether an organization is becoming more innovative.

— Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Her work brings together fashion, technology and industrial application, with a particular focus on more responsible and innovative approaches to garment finishing.

— Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

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