1. stimulation to do creative work: stimulation for the human mind to creative thought or to the making of art found inspiration in the landscape around her
2. somebody or something that inspires: somebody or something that inspires somebody to creative thought or to the making of art His book is an inspiration to all would-be travelers.
3. creativeness: the quality of being stimulated to creative thought or activity, or the manifestation of this a moment of inspiration
4. good idea: a sudden brilliant idea
5. divine influence: divine guidance and influence on human beings
6. physiology breathing in: the drawing of air into the lungs
[14th century. Via French< late Latin inspiration-< Latin inspirare (see inspire)]
