Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
exhortatory
adjective
/ɛkˈsɔːr.təˌtɔːr.i/
Definition
Pertaining to or characterized by exhortation; serving to urge or incite.
Examples
- The speaker delivered an exhortatory message that inspired the audience to volunteer for community service.
- Her exhortatory tone was evident in the way she urged her friends to pursue their dreams.
Meaning
Exhortatory describes a style of communication that aims to encourage or persuade someone to take a specific action or adopt a certain belief.
Synonyms
- Encouraging
- Urging
- Inciting
- Admonitory
