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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Unique red sand, aqua seas, and dramatic lava cliffs provide an inspired setting. — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 In photos obtained by People, Hayek sports a retro-inspired, clavicle-length style complete with finger waves. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

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Other street style highlights included a Dior denim skirt inspired by the fashion houses’ iconic Junon gown, along with flowing, wide-leg jeans. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Morissette released her 10th album, the ambient music inspired The Storm Before the Calm, in 2022. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inspired

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There’s no more talented quartet of perimeter players on one team than James/Brown/Maxey/Edgecombe.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
The story plays out in New York’s cutthroat acting scene, where a talented Indian actor chasing his craft falls under the sway of Keitel’s teacher.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

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The plans laid out by the founder of the Gaza Children Village in a webinar last month have elicited ethical, safety and privacy concerns from some Palestinian and advocacy groups and at least one of the charity's partners.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
Unsurprisingly, the new regulation promptly elicited a lawsuit from California, 20 other states, the District of Columbia and from cities and counties.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of elicited

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In keeping with royal tradition, the young Duke of Kent was educated at Ludgrove (also attended by Prince William and Prince Harry), then Eton and later Le Rosey in Switzerland.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 10 Oct. 2026
On campus, students are educated on the importance of not touching or feeding the donkeys, which weigh about 500 pounds and can charge at humans when feeling threatened.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of educated

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If Joe Biden did it, his cabinet would have evoked the 26th Amendment to the Constitution followed by months of psychiatric treatment for the former president.

— Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Edgar-Jones’s blouse featured gold buttons running down the front placket, creating a tailored effect that even evoked the type of white shifts men wore during England’s Regency era.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of evoked

Adjective

Nearby, the Arts District and Fashion District with ever evolving galleries and independent boutiques showcasing the city's creative energy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
Set amid the creative ferment of Paris at a turning point in music and culture, the film traces the bond between two young artists in the years before the world knew their names.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of creative

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Her designs are crafted in France using leather farmed in France and tanned in Italy, and are constructed entirely without stitching, using an innovative system of folding, assembly and rivets.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Sweden files more patents per person than almost every other European country, hosts four of the world’s top 130 universities, and is ranked by the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization as the second most innovative economy on earth.

— Jan Larsson, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

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