English Dictionary
Definition of “inspiration”
Word Frequency
inspiration (ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən
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Definitions
noun
- stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to special or unusual activity or creativity
- the state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused
- someone or something that causes this state
- an idea or action resulting from such a state
- the act or process of inhaling; breathing in
Synonyms
View thesaurus entry = imagination, creativity, ingenuity, talent, insight, genius, productivity, fertility, stimulation, originality, inventiveness, cleverness, fecundity, imaginativeness
= motivation, example, influence, model, boost, spur, incentive, revelation, encouragement, stimulus, catalyst, stimulation, inducement, incitement, instigation, afflatus,
Quotations including 'inspiration'
"When you do not know what you are doing and what you are doing is the best - that is inspiration"
Translations for 'inspiration'
- British English: inspiration Inspiration is a feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, which gives you new and creative ideas. NOUNMuch of his inspiration comes from wildlife.
- Brazilian Portuguese: inspiração
- Chinese: 灵感灵靈感
- European Spanish: inspiración
- French: inspiration
- German: Inspiration
- Italian: ispirazione
- Japanese: インスピレーション
- Korean: 영감
- Portuguese: inspiração
- Spanish: inspiración
Example Sentences Including 'inspiration'
And that inspiration is never stronger than in cases where children are involved.THE DOG LISTENER: Learning the Language of your Best Friend (2002)
Here are a couple of suggestions to give you some inspiration.Glasgow Herald (2001)
I could not help the fact I was a murderer, no more than the poet can help the inspiration to sing.Globe and Mail (2003)
Kate Moss's personal style remains an inspiration to countless young women.Glasgow Herald (2001)
My friend Dennis sat next to me, looking for inspiration in the pages of an Elmore Leonard.KICK BACK (2002)
Sue Day was the inspiration behind the win, scoring an impressive five tries.Irish Times (2002)
Tired of recording in London, they flew out to north Africa and to Marrakech for inspiration.NME (New Musical Express) (2002)
You are trained, and if your training has been worth anything you will get flashes, inspiration.A Death in Time
You're asking me to put my business in your hands on the off chance you get some kind of inspiration.Yellow Bird
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