adj Uncommon

motivating

Motivating (adj) means giving someone the drive or incentive to act. Example: “The coach's halftime speech was genuinely motivating.”

adj

Giving someone the drive or incentive to act.

"The coach's halftime speech was genuinely motivating."

How to use motivating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that inspires or drives you to act.

Common pairings

motivating factor motivating speech

more motivating comparative, most motivating superlative

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The coach's halftime speech was genuinely _____.

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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.