Inspiration Definition & Meaning
inspiration
- noun
- arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
- a product of your creative thinking and work; "he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists"; "after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality"
- a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
- (theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings; "they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance"
- arousing to a particular emotion or action
- the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
"Inspiration" in song lyrics
See how inspiration is used in real songs:
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"A few words of inspiration"
Afroman — Sell Your Dope -
"I am the visual, the inspiration"
Asheru/Dub Floyd — The Boondocks Theme Song -
"Cause when I found you, I found a new inspiration"
Badu, Erykah and D'Angelo — Your Precious Love
Words that rhyme with inspiration
Usage tips for "inspiration"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "inspiration" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for inspiration to find words that pair well.
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- What does inspiration mean?
- arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity a product of your creative thinking and work; "he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists"; "after years of work his brainchild was a tangible reality" a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem (theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings; "they believe that the books of Scripture were written under divine guidance" arousing to a particular emotion or action the act of inhaling
- What part of speech is inspiration?
- Inspiration is a noun.
- How many definitions does inspiration have?
- Inspiration has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).