inspiration
UK: ˌɪn.spɪˈreɪ.ʃən | US: ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən
n. 1. The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something creative.
n. 2. A sudden brilliant or timely idea.
n. 3. The divine influence believed to guide a person's actions or thoughts.
The word "inspiration" originates from the Latin inspirare, meaning "to breathe into." The morpheme in- signifies "into," while spir derives from spirare ("to breathe"). This reflects the ancient belief that creativity or divine guidance was akin to a breath of life infused into a person. Over time, the term evolved metaphorically to denote mental stimulation or sudden ideas, retaining its core connection to the act of "breathing in" influence.
The artist found inspiration in the vibrant colors of nature.
Her speech was full of inspiration and motivated the audience.
He credited his success to a sudden moment of inspiration.
Many poets draw inspiration from their personal experiences.
The teacher’s encouragement was a constant source of inspiration for her students.