divine inspiration

IPA/dɪvˈaɪn ˌɪnspəɹˈeɪʃən/
IPA/dᵻvˈaɪn ˌɪnspɚɹˈeɪʃən/

divine inspiration — noun

1. a sudden, powerful thought or creative impulse that a person believes God has pl

1.名詞B2
釋義

a sudden, powerful thought or creative impulse that a person believes God has placed directly into their mind, often giving them a new idea, direction, or purpose for an action, artwork, or important life choice

例句

During a walk, Kemi felt divine inspiration to volunteer at the local shelter.

Architect Darius called his urge to paint the mural an act of divine inspiration.

describe + as + noun phrase for attributing source

同義詞
  • revelation

    broader — can refer to any truth made known by God, not necessarily a creative impulse

  • heavenly guidance

    more poetic and formal; emphasises direction rather than creative impulse

  • God-given idea

    more literal and informal; less elevated in register

文法句型

divine inspiration + for + noun/-ing form

moment of divine inspiration

be under divine inspiration

用法筆記

Frequently used in religious, artistic, and humanitarian contexts. Unlike ordinary 'inspiration,' divine inspiration explicitly suggests a supernatural or godly source rather than a purely human one. Often followed by 'for' to specify the purpose or outcome.

常見錯誤

❌I had a divine inspiration for what to eat for lunch.
✅I had an idea for what to eat for lunch.
💡'divine inspiration' is reserved for meaningful, often spiritual insights, not everyday choices.
❌She felt a divine inspiration to buy the red dress.
✅She felt a divine inspiration to write a book about forgiveness.
💡The phrase is used for purposes that carry moral, creative, or spiritual weight, not casual preferences.