Pronunciation: /mjuz/
noun a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist
A1 My muse for painting is nature.
A2 She found her muse in the music of the 80s.
B1 The artist's muse often comes from personal experiences.
B2 His muse inspired him to create his best work yet.
C1 The writer's muse seemed to have abandoned him, leaving him in a creative rut.
C2 The filmmaker's muse was a complex character that drove the narrative forward.
verb to be absorbed in thought; to consider something thoughtfully
A1 I muse about what to have for dinner every day.
A2 She mused over the decision for hours before finally making up her mind.
B1 The artist mused on the meaning behind his latest painting.
B2 As she sat by the window, she mused on the beauty of the sunset.
C1 The philosopher often mused on the nature of existence and reality.
C2 The writer mused on the complexities of human emotions in her latest novel.
formal The artist found inspiration in his muse, a beautiful model.
informal She's always been his muse, inspiring his best work.
slang That new song is fire, the artist's muse really came through.
figurative Nature has always been my muse, sparking creativity in unexpected ways.
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