Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hortatory
Adjective
/ˈhɔːrtəˌtɔːri/
Definition
Urgent and encouraging in nature, often relating to advice or encouragement.
Examples
- The teacher used hortatory remarks to motivate her students to excel.
- The politician’s hortatory speech rallied the crowd to support the cause.
- His hortatory tone in the letter urged the community to come together for the charity event.
Meaning
Hortatory language is designed to inspire action or motivate individuals to do something.
Synonyms
- Encouraging
- Advisory
- Motivational
- Urging
- Inspiring
