1. a person or thing that inspires an artist, writer, or musician
2. one of the nine goddesses in Greek mythology who presided over the arts and sciences
Usage: mythology

1. to think about something carefully and at length
2. to say something in a thoughtful way

Examples

• The artist’s wife served as his muse for many paintings.
• Ancient poets often invoked the muse for inspiration.
• She sat quietly, musing about her future plans.
• He mused that the weather might change soon.
• The writer found her muse in the bustling city streets.
• I often muse over old photographs from my childhood.