inspiration

noun

in·spi·ra·tion ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce inspiration (audio)

-(ˌ)spi-

: an inspiring agent or influence

: the quality or state of being inspired

: something that is inspired

a scheme that was pure inspiration

: the act of drawing in

specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs

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

: the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions

: the act of influencing or suggesting opinions

inspirational

ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce inspiration (audio)

-(ˌ)spi-

adjective

inspirationally adverb

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The Inspirational History of Inspiration

Inspiration has an unusual history in that its figurative sense appears to predate its literal one. It comes from the Latin inspiratus (the past participle of inspirare, “to breathe into, inspire”) and in English has had the meaning “the drawing of air into the lungs” since the middle of the 16th century. This breathing sense is still in common use among doctors, as is expiration (“the act or process of releasing air from the lungs”).However, before inspiration was used to refer to breath it had a distinctly theological meaning in English, referring to a divine influence upon a person, from a divine entity; this sense dates back to the early 14th century. The sense of inspiration often found today (“someone or something that inspires”) is considerably newer than either of these two senses, dating from the 19th century.

Example Sentences

Where does the inspiration for your art come from? His paintings take their inspiration from nature. She had a sudden inspiration. They would have the party outdoors! Deciding to have the party outdoors was sheer inspiration.

Recent Examples on the Web The 1937 Disney animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs serves as the inspiration for the upcoming live-action reimagining, but don't expect a beat-by-beat retelling.

Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 This letter serves as an inspiration for Moshammer's work Each Poison, A Pillow that interweaves both research and personal memories and depicts a ribbon of deep affection between mother and daughter.

Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, the 19-year-old prodigy who’s seeded No. 3, has been cited as an inspiration by several female players.

Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 The docufilm highlights the many human touches each creation benefits from, and centers the art of film as an inspiration for many of Bulgari’s dazzling centerpieces.

Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 In this bedroom, a series of floral prints above the bed served as the inspiration for the bedding, which features a playful botanical motif.

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 The brand also used the pandemic as inspiration to expedite its foray into e-commerce, which first went live in the summer of 2020.

Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 Instead of a how-to guide, the student at Western New England University in Massachusetts sees it as inspiration for small, daily changes.

Maddie Ellis, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 But aspiration isn’t the same as inspiration, and too much of it tasted like desperation.

Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	inspirational
释义	inspiration noun in·spi·ra·tion ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən -(ˌ)spi- 1 : an inspiring agent or influence 2 a : the quality or state of being inspired b : something that is inspired a scheme that was pure inspiration 3 : the act of drawing in specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs 4 a : a divine influence or action on a person believed to qualify him or her to receive and communicate sacred revelation b : the action or power of moving the intellect or emotions c : the act of influencing or suggesting opinions inspirational ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl -(ˌ)spi- adjective inspirationally adverb Did you know? The Inspirational History of Inspiration Inspiration has an unusual history in that its figurative sense appears to predate its literal one. It comes from the Latin inspiratus (the past participle of inspirare, “to breathe into, inspire”) and in English has had the meaning “the drawing of air into the lungs” since the middle of the 16th century. This breathing sense is still in common use among doctors, as is expiration (“the act or process of releasing air from the lungs”).However, before inspiration was used to refer to breath it had a distinctly theological meaning in English, referring to a divine influence upon a person, from a divine entity; this sense dates back to the early 14th century. The sense of inspiration often found today (“someone or something that inspires”) is considerably newer than either of these two senses, dating from the 19th century. Example Sentences Where does the inspiration for your art come from? His paintings take their inspiration from nature. She had a sudden inspiration. They would have the party outdoors! Deciding to have the party outdoors was sheer inspiration. Recent Examples on the Web The 1937 Disney animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs serves as the inspiration for the upcoming live-action reimagining, but don't expect a beat-by-beat retelling. Scott Huver, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 This letter serves as an inspiration for Moshammer's work Each Poison, A Pillow that interweaves both research and personal memories and depicts a ribbon of deep affection between mother and daughter. Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2022 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, the 19-year-old prodigy who’s seeded No. 3, has been cited as an inspiration by several female players. Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 The docufilm highlights the many human touches each creation benefits from, and centers the art of film as an inspiration for many of Bulgari’s dazzling centerpieces. Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 In this bedroom, a series of floral prints above the bed served as the inspiration for the bedding, which features a playful botanical motif. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 The brand also used the pandemic as inspiration to expedite its foray into e-commerce, which first went live in the summer of 2020. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022 Instead of a how-to guide, the student at Western New England University in Massachusetts sees it as inspiration for small, daily changes. Maddie Ellis, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022 But aspiration isn’t the same as inspiration, and too much of it tasted like desperation. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a Phrases Containing inspiration divine inspiration divine inspiration Kids Definition inspiration noun in·spi·ra·tion ˌin-spə-ˈrā-shən 1 : the act or power of arousing the mind or the emotions the inspiration of music 2 : a clever idea While deciding on a costume, I had an inspiration. 3 : something that moves someone to act, create, or feel an emotion Mountains were the painter's inspiration. Medical Definition inspiration noun in·spi·ra·tion ˌin(t)-spə-ˈrā-shən, -(ˌ)spir-ˈā- : the drawing of air into the lungs inspirational adjective as in inspiring causing people to want to do or create something; giving inspiration an inspirational speaker Her courage is inspirational. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inspiring impressive exciting motivational provocative motivating vitalizing touching motivative provoking emotional inducing moving poignant charged stimulating affecting inciting edgy impactful explosive energizing stirring instigating galvanizing instigative activating piquing inflammatory incendiary quickening triggering fiery Antonyms & Near Antonyms unemotional unimpressive subduing unaffecting
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inspiration

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