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aspirational

/ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
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Adverb:aspirationally
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• adjective

1

Having or characterized by a strong desire to achieve high social status, material success, or ambitious goals.

Example

"The university's strategic plan outlines several aspirational goals for expanding global research partnerships over the next decade."

2

Designed to appeal to consumers who wish to project an image of wealth, refinement, or higher social standing.

Example

"The fashion brand repositioned itself as an aspirational label for young professionals entering the corporate world."

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• Rhymes for aspirational

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aspirant
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aspirationally
aspirator
aspire

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the noun 'aspiration', which derives from Latin 'aspiratio' ('a breathing upon'), from 'ad-' ('to') and 'spirare' ('to breathe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aspirational. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aspirational
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