Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A sudden, brilliant, or timely idea that motivates or encourages creativity and imagination in work or art.
Inspiration
/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
A grotesque wood carving served as inspiration.
"Last will and testament, or sudden inspiration, dear?
And then an inspiration!
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin word inspirare, which means to breathe into, combined from in- meaning into and spirare which means breathe. First recorded in Middle English around the late 14th century related to divine influence.
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