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.

INSPIRATION meaning: 1. someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something: 2. a sudden good idea: 3…. Learn more.

INSPIRATION definition: an inspiring or animating action or influence. See examples of inspiration used in a sentence.

Definition of inspiration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Inspiration is a feeling of enthusiasm you get from someone or something, that gives you new and creative ideas. My inspiration comes from poets like Baudelaire and Jacques Prévert.

inspiration (ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən) n 1. stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to special or unusual activity or creativity 2. the state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused

anything that inspires:[countable] The painter's inspiration came from nature. something inspired:[countable] She got a sudden inspiration to reverse the wires, and it worked.