inspiration

in-spi-ra-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative.

  2. 2.

    A person or thing that inspires.

  3. 3.

    A sudden brilliant or timely idea.

Forms

plural: inspirations

Related words

Antonyms: deterrent, discouragement
See also: inspire, inspired, motivate
Synonyms: motivation, muse, stimulus

Etymology

From Latin inspiratio "breathing in, inspiration," from inspirare "to breathe into, inspire."