1. Arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
   "The artist found inspiration in the vibrant colours of the sunset"
    
2. A sudden intuition as part of solving a problem
   "The solution came to her in a flash of inspiration while she was taking a shower"
    
3. A product of your creative thinking and work
   "he had little respect for the inspirations of other artists";
   - brainchild
    
4. A person, idea, object, or event that stimulates creative thought or motivates action
   "The artist cited nature as her primary inspiration"; "He was an inspiration to his students";
   - inspo [informal]
    
5. (theology) a special influence of a divinity on the minds of human beings
   "They believed the sacred texts were written under divine inspiration";
   - divine guidance
    
6. Arousing to a particular emotion or action
   "The leader's speech was an inspiration to the team";
   - stirring
    
7. The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
   "Deep inspiration through the nose can help filter air";
   - inhalation, aspiration, intake, breathing in

Derived forms: inspirations

Type of: arousal, breath, cognitive factor, idea, intuition, product, production, rousing, thought

Part of: breathing, external respiration, problem solving, respiration, ventilation

Encyclopedia: Inspiration, Verbal