Definition of Hortatory
supportive; encouraging
Examples of Hortatory in a sentence
The coach gave his players a hortatory speech to inspire them to play well. 🔊
Since the president’s speech about the economy wasn’t very hortatory, people had little reason to be hopeful about their finances. 🔊
The hortatory gift of a personalized nameplate made me feel welcome at my new job. 🔊
At the close of his sermon, the minister made a hortatory plea to encourage his parishioners to donate to a nearby homeless shelter. 🔊
Right before the big exam, our teacher gave a hortatory pep talk praising our academic abilities. 🔊
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