Synonyms of inspiration
6 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for inspiration is eureka. Other synonyms of inspiration are inhalation, afflatus, motivation, spark and flash. The opposite of inspiration is expiration.
Synonyms and similar words for inspiration
nounThe drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and...
nounThe act or process of an elevating or stimulating influence upon the intellect, emotions or...
- afflatus formalA sudden rush of creative impulse or inspiration, often attributed to divine influence.
- motivation
- spark
- flash
- eurekaSynonym of constantan (“copper-nickel alloy”).
Opposite of inspiration
nounThe drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and...
- expirationThe act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth.
- exhalation
Meaning of inspiration
- noun The drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing.
- noun A single inward breath (intake of air).
- noun A supernatural divine influence on the prophets, apostles, or sacred writers, by which they were qualified to communicate moral or religious truth with authority; a supernatural influence which qualifies people to receive and communicate divine truth; also, the truth communicated.
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Questions about synonyms of inspiration
- What is another word for inspiration?
- Inspiration has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as eureka, inhalation, afflatus, motivation, spark and flash.
- What is the opposite of inspiration?
- The opposite of inspiration is expiration.
- What does inspiration mean?
- Inspiration means the drawing of air into the lungs, accomplished in mammals by elevation of the chest walls and flattening of the diaphragm, as part of the act of breathing.
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