inspired
Translation
inspired, brilliant, creative
Examples
It was an inspired choice of location.
It was an inspired choice of location.
He felt inspired to write a poem.
He felt inspired to write a poem.
The design was inspired by nature.
The design was inspired by nature.
Grammar Patterns
((an inspired sth.)) a brilliant or creative (sth.) It was an inspired decision.
((to be inspired)) ((by sth.)) to get ideas from (sth.) Her work is inspired by modern art.
((to feel inspired)) ((to-inf)) to feel motivated to do (sth.) I felt inspired to start painting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: creative, imaginative, brilliant; Antonyms: uninspired, dull
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'inspire', from Latin 'inspirare' (to breathe into).
Memory Tips
Describes something that feels like it was 'breathed into' existence by a creative force.