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Inspirations Meaning in English

word · lemma: inspiration

ˌɪnspɝˈeɪʃənz
in-sper-AY-shunz
ˌɪnspəɹˈeɪʃənz
in-spuh-RAY-shunz

Definition

Ideas or feelings that make you want to do something creative or positive. 'Inspirations' is the plural form, meaning multiple things or people that inspire you.

Usage & Nuances

'Inspirations' is more formal and literary than 'inspiration.' Used for sources of creativity or motivation, often in art or writing. Usually not used for everyday motivation—use 'motivations' for that. Collocations: 'find inspirations', 'sources of inspirations', 'gather inspirations'.

Example Sentences

She found many inspirations while traveling.

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Books and music are his main inspirations.

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The artist used her dreams as inspirations for her paintings.

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I get my best inspirations late at night when it's quiet.

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Different people have different inspirations for starting a business.

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Scrolling through nature photos always gives me new inspirations.

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