muse
definition
a source of inspiration for a creative artist
example
The poet found his muse in the vibrant colors of the sunset, which inspired him to write a series of heartfelt poems.
synonyms
inspirationguiding spiritinfluence
word origin — from Middle English 'muse', from Old French 'muse', from Latin 'musa', from Greek 'mousa', meaning 'a muse, goddess of the arts'.