💬hortatory

adjective
/ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

Meaning

Intended to encourage or urge to action.

Example Sentences

The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.

Synonyms

encouraging, exhortative, urging, inspiring

Antonyms

discouraging, dissuasive

Collocations

hortatory address, hortatory style, hortatory advice

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