optative
adjective/ˈɑptətɪv/
Frequency rank: #19,886 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a grammatical mood that expresses a wish or desire.
Example sentence
The grammar teacher explained that optative mood expresses a wish or desire rather than a statement of fact.
Synonyms & related words
- wishful
- desiderative
- subjunctive
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