ambitious
Ambitious (adj) means having a strong desire for success, power, or achievement. Example: “She's an ambitious young lawyer determined to make partner within a decade.”
How to Use Ambitious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDriven to succeed, or (of a plan/project) bold and demanding.
Word Forms
ambitiouser comparative, more ambitious comparative, ambitiousest superlative, most ambitious superlative
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Etymology
From Latin ambitiosus, from ambitio — see "ambition".
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What does “ambitious” mean?
The word “ambitious” means having a strong desire for success, power, or achievement. In plain terms, driven to succeed, or (of a plan/project) bold and demanding.
How do you pronounce “ambitious”?
“Ambitious” is pronounced am-BIHSH-uhs (/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “ambitious” in a sentence?
Here is “ambitious” used in a sentence: “She's an ambitious young lawyer determined to make partner within a decade.”
What is the opposite of “ambitious”?
The opposite of “ambitious” — its antonyms — are nonambitious and unambitious.
What part of speech is “ambitious”?
“Ambitious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ambitious” come from?
The word “ambitious” comes from Latin. From Latin ambitiosus, from ambitio — see "ambition".
Is “ambitious” a common word?
“Ambitious” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “ambitious” have?
“Ambitious” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a strong desire for success, power, or achievement.
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