Synonyms for

Motivational

Verb / ˌməʊtʌˈveɪʃʌnʌl / Another word for motivational — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing or relating to a strong desire or willingness to do something

Synonyms & similar words

inspiring encouraging uplifting stimulating inspirational rousing rousing energizing incentivizing moving persuasive compelling heartening cheering hopeful optimistic buoyant positive enthusiastic zealous

Synonyms by register

Formal

encouraging stimulating uplifting inspiring

Informal

pep-talking rallying go-getting pump-up

Literary

rousing exhorting spur-giving

Antonyms

discouraging demotivating depressing disheartening uninspiring pessimistic

Common collocations

  • motivational speaker
  • motivational speech
  • motivational quote
  • motivational poster
  • motivational story
  • motivational video
  • motivational boost

Word family

noun motivation
verb motivate
adverb motivationally

Usage note

Often used in contexts related to self-help, business, and sports. Can sometimes be perceived as overly simplistic or cliché if not used thoughtfully.

Example sentences

  1. The coach gave a motivational speech to the team before the game.
  2. She watched a motivational video to get inspired for her project.
  3. He read a motivational book to help him achieve his goals.
  4. The poster with the motivational quote hung on the wall to remind her to keep going.
  5. The teacher used motivational stickers to encourage her students to do their best.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm. - Winston Churchill

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