muse

UK
/mjuːz/
US
/mjuz/

Translations

musenoun
muses
pl
UK
/mjuːz/
US
/mjuz/
The artist credited his muse for the sudden burst of creativity that led to his latest masterpiece.
L'artiste a attribué son inspiration à sa muse pour la soudaine explosion de créativité qui a mené à son dernier chef-d'œuvre.
MuseDans la mythologie grecque.
Calliope, the muse of epic poetry, was often invoked by poets seeking inspiration for their works.
Calliope, la Muse de la poésie épique, était souvent invoquée par les poètes en quête d'inspiration pour leurs œuvres.
Additional translations
méditationRare et littéraire.
Synonyms
creative influence
source of inspiration
guiding spirit
museverb
mused
Past Simple
mused
Past Participle
musing
Gerund
UK
/mjuːz/
US
/mjuz/
réfléchirSouvent avec une idée, une décision ou une possibilité.
She mused over the idea of moving to a new city for several weeks before making a decision.
Elle a réfléchi à l'idée de déménager dans une nouvelle ville pendant plusieurs semaines avant de prendre une décision.
Additional translations
murmurerEn parlant d'un ton pensif ou réflexif.

Definitions

musenoun
A source of inspiration, especially a guiding genius or a poet's creative influence.
The artist credited his muse for the sudden burst of creativity that led to his latest masterpiece.
In Greek mythology, any of the nine goddesses who preside over the arts and sciences.
Calliope, the muse of epic poetry, was often invoked by poets seeking inspiration for their works.
A state of deep reflection or abstraction; a period of thought.
He sat in a muse by the window, lost to the world around him.
museverb
To think about something carefully and for a long time.
She mused over the idea of moving to a new city for several weeks before making a decision.
To say something in a thoughtful or reflective manner.
He mused aloud about the possibilities of the new project.