Pronunciation: /ɪnˈspaɪərd/

Definitions of inspired

verb past tense of inspire

Example Sentences

A1 I am inspired by nature to paint beautiful landscapes.

A2 She inspired me to start my own business.

B1 The book inspired me to travel to new places and explore different cultures.

B2 The artist's work inspired a whole generation of young painters.

C1 His speech inspired the audience to take action and make a difference in their community.

C2 The documentary inspired me to volunteer for a humanitarian organization and help those in need.

adjective filling someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something

Example Sentences

A1 I am inspired by nature's beauty.

A2 The children were inspired by the story to create their own artwork.

B1 The speech was inspired by the works of famous poets.

B2 The movie was inspired by a true story of survival.

C1 The novel was inspired by the author's own experiences.

C2 The artist's latest collection is inspired by the colors of the sunset.

Examples of inspired in a Sentence

formal The artist's latest masterpiece was inspired by the works of the Renaissance masters.

informal I was inspired to start my own business after watching a TED talk on entrepreneurship.

slang That new song is so fire, it really inspired me to start writing my own music.

figurative The team's underdog victory inspired a sense of hope and determination in their fans.

Grammatical Forms of inspired

past tense

inspired

plural

inspired

comparative

more inspired

superlative

most inspired

present tense

inspire

future tense

will inspire

perfect tense

have inspired

continuous tense

is inspiring

singular

inspired

positive degree

inspired

infinitive

inspire

gerund

inspiring

participle

inspiring

Origin and Evolution of inspired

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inspired' originated from the Latin word 'inspirare', meaning 'to breathe or blow into'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe divine influence or guidance, the word 'inspired' has evolved to also mean being motivated or influenced by something or someone in a more general sense.