muse (Meaning)

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muse (n)

in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science

the source of an artist's inspiration

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muse (v)

reflect deeply on a subject

Webster

muse (n.)

A gap or hole in a hedge, hence, wall, or the like, through which a wild animal is accustomed to pass; a muset.

One of the nine goddesses who presided over song and the different kinds of poetry, and also the arts and sciences; -- often used in the plural.

A particular power and practice of poetry.

A poet; a bard.

To think closely; to study in silence; to meditate.

To be absent in mind; to be so occupied in study or contemplation as not to observe passing scenes or things present; to be in a brown study.

To wonder.

Contemplation which abstracts the mind from passing scenes; absorbing thought; hence, absence of mind; a brown study.

Wonder, or admiration.

Webster

muse (v. t.)

To think on; to meditate on.

To wonder at.

muse Sentence Examples

  1. The artist's muse inspired him to create a masterpiece that captured the essence of love.
  2. She was his muse, providing endless inspiration for his poetic creations.
  3. The moon became his nocturnal muse, luring him to pen enchanting sonnets.
  4. The muse of music infused his soul with melodies that transcended words.
  5. The muse of nature whispered secrets to the painter, guiding his brush to depict scenes of ethereal beauty.
  6. He sought solace in his muse, finding comfort and escape in her embrace.
  7. The writer's muse danced before her eyes, beckoning her to write tales of adventure and intrigue.
  8. The muse of curiosity propelled the scientist to explore the unknown, unlocking secrets of the universe.
  9. The muse of chaos ignited within the artist, unleashing a torrent of unconventional and thought-provoking creations.
  10. She embraced her muse, becoming a conduit for the divine feminine, expressing her spiritual insights through art.

FAQs About the word muse

in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science, the source of an artist's inspiration, reflect deeply on a

poet, minstrel,bard, poetaster, versifier, rimester, rhymester, rhapsodist, sonneteer, troubadour

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The artist's muse inspired him to create a masterpiece that captured the essence of love.

She was his muse, providing endless inspiration for his poetic creations.

The moon became his nocturnal muse, luring him to pen enchanting sonnets.

The muse of music infused his soul with melodies that transcended words.