Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inspiration
noun
/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
A process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Examples
- A beautiful sunset can provide great inspiration for artists.
- The teacher’s encouraging words were a source of inspiration for her students.
Meaning
Inspiration refers to a sudden brilliant or timely idea that motivates someone to act or create.
Synonyms
- motivation
- influence
- encouragement
- impulse
- stimulus