afflatus

[ uh-fley-tuh s ]

/ əˈfleɪ təs /

inspiration; an impelling mental force acting from within.

divine communication of knowledge.

Origin of afflatus

1655–65; < Latin afflātus a breathing on, equivalent to af- af- + flā- (stem of flāre to blow²) + -tus suffix of v. action

The Dial was the original organ of this afflatus, and contains many articles that are edifying to Christians of good digestion.

History of American Socialisms |John Humphrey Noyes
When once she abandoned herself to the afflatus of the dance delirium, she did with her beholders what she would.

Under Two Flags |Ouida [Louise de la Ramee]
It would be impossible to convey any idea of the afflatus which buoyed them up.

Mohun, or, The Last Days of Lee and his Paladins |John Esten Cooke
He appears to be caught so far in the afflatus that he must hear all the prophet has to tell.

The Expositor's Bible:The Book of Numbers |Robert A. Watson

At this point, inspired by the afflatus of a deep and true affection, Philip waxed eloquent.

Nestleton Magna |J. Jackson Wray

afflatus

/ (əˈfleɪtəs) /

an impulse of creative power or inspiration, esp in poetry, considered to be of divine origin (esp in the phrase divine afflatus)

C17: Latin, from afflātus, from afflāre to breathe or blow on, from flāre to blow