Inspiration

Pronunciation: /ɪnspəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of inspiration

noun the act of drawing in; specifically : the drawing of air into the lungs

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother is my inspiration.

A2 Watching documentaries about successful people can be a great source of inspiration.

B1 Reading books by my favorite authors always gives me inspiration for my own writing.

B2 Traveling to new places often sparks inspiration for my artwork.

C1 Attending conferences and workshops with industry leaders is a constant source of inspiration for my business ideas.

C2 The natural beauty of the countryside never fails to provide me with inspiration for my photography projects.

Examples of inspiration in a Sentence

formal The artist found inspiration in the beauty of nature.

informal Watching that documentary gave me so much inspiration to travel.

slang That new song is straight fire, it's my current inspiration.

figurative His courage and determination in the face of adversity is an inspiration to us all.

Grammatical Forms of inspiration

• past tense: inspired
• plural: inspirations
• comparative: more inspired
• superlative: most inspired
• present tense: inspires
• future tense: will inspire
• perfect tense: has inspired
• continuous tense: is inspiring
• singular: inspiration
• positive degree: inspirational
• infinitive: to inspire
• gerund: inspiring
• participle: inspired

Origin and Evolution of inspiration

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inspiration' originated from the Latin word 'inspiratio', which means to breathe into or inspire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inspiration' has evolved to encompass not just the act of breathing in or being filled with a divine influence, but also to refer to the stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity.