Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːrtəˌtɔːri/
adjective giving strong encouragement or advice; urging or strongly recommending
A1 The teacher gave a hortatory speech to encourage the students to study hard.
A2 The coach's hortatory words motivated the team to push themselves harder during practice.
B1 The manager's hortatory email urged employees to meet their deadlines and work together as a team.
B2 The president's hortatory address inspired the nation to come together and work towards a common goal.
C1 The professor's hortatory tone in the lecture encouraged students to think critically and engage with the material.
C2 The author's hortatory writing style has a powerful impact on readers, motivating them to take action and make positive changes in their lives.
formal The professor delivered a hortatory speech to inspire his students to strive for excellence.
informal The coach gave a hortatory pep talk to motivate the team before the big game.
slang My mom's hortatory reminders to clean my room are getting annoying.
figurative The artist's hortatory paintings urged viewers to reflect on the state of the environment.
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