Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

afflatus

noun

/əˈfleɪtəs/

Definition

A strong creative impulse or inspiration, often thought to come from a divine source.

Examples

The poet described his new poem as coming from an afflatus that struck him while he was walking by the river.
Many artists claim that their greatest works were produced during moments of afflatus.
She felt an afflatus as she sat down to compose her next symphony.

Meaning

Afflatus refers to a sudden and intense creative inspiration or an influx of ideas that seems to be bestowed upon a person, often associated with artistic or literary endeavors.