muse

Definition

• n. in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science
• n. the source of an artist's inspiration

Word forms

Past tense

mused

Present participle

musing

Third person singular

muses

Past participle

mused

Example sentences

1. n.

   During the quiet moments of the morning, she found solace in her muse.

2. v.

   He would often muse about his future while staring out at the ocean.