inspiration

noun
UK: /ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/

  1. A feeling that makes you want to do something good or creative.

    1. She is an inspiration to us all.
    2. His dedication to helping others served as an inspiration for many to volunteer.

  2. A person or thing that gives you this feeling.

    1. My teacher was a great inspiration.
    2. The beautiful sunset provided the inspiration he needed to complete his painting.

  3. A sudden good idea.

    1. I had an inspiration in the night.
    2. After struggling with the problem, he had an inspiration and quickly found the solution.

Synonyms

stimulus influence idea impulse motivation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inspiration" in English means: A feeling that makes you want to do something good or creative., A person or thing that gives you this feeling., A sudden good idea..

The phonetic transcription of "inspiration" is /ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inspiration": stimulus, influence, idea, impulse, motivation.

Example usage of "inspiration": "She is an inspiration to us all.". More examples on the page.