aspirational

adjective

as·pi·ra·tion·al ˌa-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl

: of, relating to, or characterized by aspiration

aspirational goals

: such as

: having or showing a desire to achieve a high level of success or social status

… private schools are patronised … by parents struggling to produce intelligent, clear-thinking, disciplined, polite, aspirational children …—

Katie Grant

: associated with or suggestive of a high level of success and social status and therefore appealing to people who aspire to such status

aspirational brands/products

aspirationally adverb

Examples of aspirational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The study says that many luxury hotels are targeting such aspirational travelers by offering more affordable standard rooms, not just pricey ultraluxury suites. —

Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 From that point, Cobb, also known for his work with Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell, became an aspirational producer for the trio. —

Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024 Daniel Ash of Love and Rockets has an aspirational style. —

Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 17 Sep. 2024 Evan Osnos 16 hours ago In going for an aspirational note, about optimism and what people in this country want, Harris sounded like a candidate from a pre-2016 era. —

The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aspirational

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