adjective
- tending to urge, encourage, or persuade someone to do something, especially something difficult or virtuous
Usage: formal; often used in religious, motivational, or rhetorical contexts
Examples
- The coach gave an exhortatory speech before the championship game.
- Her exhortatory tone inspired the volunteers to continue their work.
- The preacher's exhortatory message urged the congregation to live more ethically.
- He delivered an exhortatory address calling for unity and cooperation.
- The letter contained exhortatory language designed to motivate the team.
- Her exhortatory words gave the struggling students renewed confidence.