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 definition: 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.

If you describe someone or something good as an inspiration, you mean that they make you or other people want to do or achieve something.

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

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

Inspiration (from the Latin inspirare, meaning "to breathe into") is a burst of creativity in a literary, musical, or visual art and other artistic endeavours without thinking.