muse
Pronunciation: [mjuːz]
Word
Context: “creative inspiration”
(noun) a muse is a person or thing that inspires an artist or thinker to create new work. When someone feels inspired, they might say that they found their muse, like a character in a story or a beautiful place.
Example
The artist's muse was a lovely garden that filled her with ideas.
Example
Without her muse, she found it hard to create any new paintings.
Example
Who is your muse when you are writing stories?
Context: “thinking or reflecting”
(verb) to muse means to think deeply about something or to reflect quietly. It’s like when you're daydreaming or considering an idea for a long time.
Example
She loved to muse about the future and what it might hold for her.
Example
He didn't muse over his decision and regretted it later.
Example
What do you usually muse about when you're alone?
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