Inspirations: meaning, definitions and examples

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inspirations

[ ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənz ]

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creative

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Synonyms

incentive, motivation, stimulus

Examples of usage

The artist found inspirations for his paintings in nature.
Listening to music often serves as my inspiration for writing.
Traveling to new places can be a great source of inspiration.
She looked to her favorite books for inspiration when feeling stuck.
His speech was full of inspiration and motivation for the audience.

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religious

A divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation.

Synonyms

God's influence, divine guidance, spiritual revelation

Examples of usage

The prophet claimed to have received inspiration from a higher power.
Many religious texts are said to be inspired by divine inspiration.
She felt a deep sense of inspiration guiding her actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "inspirations" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inspirações

🇮🇳 प्रेरणाएँ

🇩🇪 Inspirationen

🇮🇩 inspirasi

🇺🇦 натхнення

🇵🇱 inspiracje

🇯🇵 インスピレーション

🇫🇷 inspirations

🇪🇸 inspiraciones

🇹🇷 ilhamlar

🇰🇷 영감

🇸🇦 إلهامات

🇨🇿 inspirace

🇸🇰 inšpirácie

🇨🇳 灵感

🇸🇮 navdiha

🇮🇸 innblástur

🇰🇿 шабыттар

🇬🇪 შთაგონებები

🇦🇿 ilhamlar

🇲🇽 inspiraciones

Word origin

The word 'inspiration' originated from the Latin word 'inspiratio', which means 'blowing into'. In ancient times, inspiration was believed to be a divine influence, such as being breathed into by a deity. Over time, the concept evolved to include the idea of being mentally stimulated or motivated. The term has been used in various contexts, from creativity to religious experiences, highlighting the diverse meanings associated with the word.