motivational
adjective/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənəl/
Frequency rank: #7,860 most common English word
Meaning
providing encouragement or incentive to do something.
Example sentence
The coach gave motivational speech that inspired every player on the team.
Synonyms & related words
- inspiring
- encouraging
- uplifting
- stimulating
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