inspiration
pronunciation
How to pronounce inspiration in British English:
UK [ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn]
How to pronounce inspiration in American English:
US [ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
- a product of your creative thinking and work
- a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
- (theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings
- arousing to a particular emotion or action
- the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
Word Origin
- inspiration (n.)
- c. 1300, "immediate influence of God or a god," especially that under which the holy books were written, from Old French inspiracion "inhaling, breathing in; inspiration," from Late Latin inspirationem (nominative inspiratio), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin inspirare "inspire, inflame, blow into," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + spirare "to breathe" (see spirit). Literal sense "act of inhaling" attested in English from 1560s. Meaning "one who inspires others" is attested by 1867.
Synonym
awareness impartation enlightenment suggestion insight illumination guide flash instruction spark explanation communication revelation vision teaching impartment education disclosure
inflaming motivation rousing prompting encouragement whet exhortation arousal sparking revitalizing afflatus revitalization stimulus awakening stirring incentive incitement stimulation goad provocation instigation kindling rejuvenation influence spur revival idea igniting revelation
Antonym
Example
- 1. Mr. liao also found inspiration closer to home .
- 2. True friendship thrives on trust , inspiration and comfort .
- 3. Note the poses that you think are interesting and draw inspiration from them .
- 4. Read great writers for inspiration .
- 5. Where do people find their inspiration ?