Wellspring Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɛɫsˌpɹɪŋ

WEL-spring

UK

wˈɛlspɹɪŋ

WEL-spring

Definition

A source of a river or stream, or a main source of something valuable like ideas or inspiration.

Usage & Nuances

More common in literary or formal English. Often used metaphorically, as in 'a wellspring of creativity.' Not typically used for everyday physical water sources—use 'spring' for that. Common collocations: 'wellspring of inspiration,' 'wellspring of hope.'

• Spanish: fuente (de agua o de inspiración)
• Portuguese (BR): fonte (de água ou de inspiração)
• Portuguese (PT): fonte (de água ou de inspiração)
• Chinese (Simplified): 源泉 (水源或灵感来源)
• Chinese (Traditional): 源泉 (水源或靈感來源)
• Hindi: स्रोत (जल या प्रेरणा का)
• Arabic: منبع (ماء أو إلهام)
• Bengali: উৎস - মূল উৎস
• Russian: источник - исток (реки)
• Japanese: 源泉
• Vietnamese: nguồn - nguồn suối
• Korean: 원천
• Turkish: kaynak - memba
• Urdu: منبع - سر چشمہ
• Indonesian: sumber - mata air

Example Sentences

This river begins at a natural wellspring.

basic

The book is a wellspring of information.

basic

Kindness can be a wellspring of happiness.

basic

Her imagination is a true wellspring of creativity.

natural

Travel has always been a wellspring of new ideas for me.

natural

Support from friends acted as a wellspring of hope during tough times.

natural