O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hortative

/hɔːrˈteɪ.tɪv/ adjective · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does hortative mean?

adjective

Expressing or intended to express approval or encouragement; urging or exhorting.

Example

"The hortative tone of the coach's speech motivated the team to win the game."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for hortative

Antonyms of hortative

Rhymes with hortative

Etymologically related