As a verb, to muse is to consider something thoughtfully. As a noun, it means a person — especially a woman — who is a source of artistic inspiration. In mythology, the Muses were nine goddesses who symbolized the arts and sciences. Today, a muse is a person who serves as an artist's inspiration.
How do you use the word muse?
Muse in a Sentence ?
- The model was the artist's muse for his famous sculpture.
- When the composer wanted inspiration for a love song, he would stare at the muse he had been married to for over thirty years.
- My infant daughter was the muse who inspired me to get healthy by losing weight.
Is a muse romantic?
A muse might be a lover, a friendly infatuation, or maybe even a stranger the artist never even speaks to. It's usually assumed that the muse is a lover, but really, it's not as clear-cut as that, and in fact some of the best muses never end up as a lover or romantic relationship at all.
