hortative — giving or serving as encouragement; urging or exhorting someone to do something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: giving or serving as encouragement; urging or exhorting someone to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/
Korean meaning: 격려하는, 권유하는, 촉구하는
Korean pronunciation: **호**터티브
Example Sentences
- The teacher's hortative comments on my essay made me want to become a writer.
- His hortative tweets were so motivational that even lazy cats started doing yoga.
- The graduation speaker delivered a hortative address urging students to pursue their dreams.
hortative
ADJECTIVE//ˈhɔːrtətɪv//
giving or serving as encouragement; urging or exhorting someone to do something

an enthusiastic basketball coach leans forward with raised hands and an encouraging smile toward a hesitant young player. The coach gestures confidently toward the basketball hoop while speaking with animated body language. The nervous student looks uncertain at first but begins to straighten up and hold the basketball more firmly. The coach's encouraging words and supportive gestures give the student visible confidence to attempt the shot. Other students in the background watch hopefully as the player prepares to try. someone giving encouragement and urging another person to take action
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Origin
From Latin hortari meaning 'to encourage' or 'to urge.' Ancient Roman orators used this term when delivering speeches to inspire and motivate citizens to action.
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“The teacher's hortative comments on my essay made me want to become a writer.”
“His hortative tweets were so motivational that even lazy cats started doing yoga.”
“The graduation speaker delivered a hortative address urging students to pursue their dreams.”
“My mom's hortative voice messages are so powerful they could motivate a sloth to run a marathon.”
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