adj
Uncommon
motivating
Motivating (adj) means giving someone the drive or incentive to act. Example: “The coach's halftime speech was genuinely motivating.”
adj
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Giving someone the drive or incentive to act.
"The coach's halftime speech was genuinely motivating."
How to use motivating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that inspires or drives you to act.
Common pairings
motivating factor
motivating speech
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more motivating
- Superlative
- most motivating
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Synonyms
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motive
motivative
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Rhymes for motivating
See all rhymes for motivating →Frequently asked questions
What does “motivating” mean?
The word “motivating” means giving someone the drive or incentive to act. In plain terms, something that inspires or drives you to act.
How do you use “motivating” in a sentence?
Here is “motivating” used in a sentence: “The coach's halftime speech was genuinely motivating.”
What part of speech is “motivating”?
“Motivating” is an adjective.
Is “motivating” a common word?
“Motivating” is an uncommon word in modern English.
