1. the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially something creative
2. a person or thing that inspires or motivates someone
3. a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea

Examples

• She found inspiration for her novel while traveling through Europe.
• The teacher was an inspiration to all her students.
• His grandmother’s courage served as his greatest inspiration.
• I had a sudden inspiration about how to solve the problem.
• The artist waited for inspiration to strike before beginning her painting.
• Nature has always been a source of inspiration for poets.
• The doctor monitored the patient’s inspiration and expiration rates.