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Synonyms & Similar Words
motivated
stimulated
enthusiastic
excited
thrilled
energized
animated
invigorated
uplifted
elevated
galvanized
stirred
aroused
prompted
encouraged
heartened
buoyed
exhilarated
intoxicated
captivated
fascinated
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enthralled
impressed
influenced
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inspired
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driven
passionate
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zealous
dedicated
committed
Meaning of Inspired
The primary meaning of the word "Inspired" is being influenced or stimulated to create, achieve, or feel something, especially something creative.
Definitions
- Feeling motivated or influenced to do or create something, especially something creative
- * Having a feeling of enthusiasm or excitement that makes someone want to create or achieve something
- * Being under the influence of a divine or supernatural power, especially in relation to artistic or poetic creation
Etymology of Inspired
The word "Inspired" comes from the Old French word "inspirer", which is derived from the Latin words "in" (into) and "spirare" (to breathe), originally meaning "to breathe into" or "to infuse with a divine or supernatural power"
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of breathing or blowing into something, and later took on a figurative meaning of influencing or stimulating someone's mind or creativity
Example Uses
- The artist's use of color and light was inspired by the works of Monet
- * She felt inspired to start her own business after attending the entrepreneurship workshop
- * The team was inspired by their coach's motivational speech and went on to win the game
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
uninspired
unmotivated
unenthusiastic
unexcited
lethargic
apathetic
indifferent
uninterested
bored
disheartened
discouraged
depressed
demotivated
dispirited
dejected
despairing
hopeless
listless
lackluster
stagnant
stagnant
dull
uncreative