n. 25B6; noun
she's a real inspiration to others : STIMULUS, stimulation, motivation, fillip, encouragement, influence, muse, spur, lift, boost, incentive, impulse, catalyst; example, model.
his work lacks inspiration : CREATIVITY, inventiveness, innovation, ingenuity, imagination, originality; artistry, insight, vision; finesse, flair.
she had a sudden inspiration : BRIGHT IDEA, revelation; informal brainwave; N. Amer. informal brainstorm.
inspiration pains her : INHALATION, breathing in; respiration.