exhortative
[ ig-zawr-tuh-tiv ]
adjective
serving or intended to exhort.
pertaining to exhortation.
Origin of exhortative
1- Also ex·hort·a·to·ry [ig-zawr-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]. /ɪgˈzɔr təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/.
Other words from exhortative
- ex·hort·a·tive·ly, adverb
- non·ex·hor·ta·tive, adjective
- non·ex·hor·ta·to·ry, adjective
- un·ex·hor·ta·tive, adjective
Words Nearby exhortative
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How to use exhortative in a sentence
The Rev. Stephen Masterton felt his throat swell with his old exhortative indignation.
Selected Stories | Bret HarteNo prayers were offered, only invocations, exhortative or remonstrant.
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