Inspiration

/ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The artist found inspiration in the beauty of nature.

A sudden brilliant or timely idea.

Her breakthrough came after a moment of inspiration while she was walking.

A person or thing that inspires someone.

His grandmother was a great inspiration to him throughout his life.

From Latin inspiratio, from spirare 'to breathe'.

burst of inspiration

A sudden idea or creative thought that occurs unexpectedly.

draw inspiration from

To gain ideas or motivation from someone or something.

source of inspiration

A person or thing that provides creativity or motivation.

motivation

The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

creativity

The use of imagination or original ideas to create something.

imagination

The ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful.

A muse

Her creativity flows when she's around her muse.

Lightbulb moment

I had a lightbulb moment while showering about the project.