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 Stay for the aspirational stories of agency and empowerment. —

Marisa Guthrie, WWD, 18 July 2024 Luxury retailers have also faced declining store traffic, elevated inventory levels as aspirational consumers pull back on spending, and greater discounts and price matching. —

Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024 But the judges did all agree that ending the aspirational table with oysters was a thoughtful touch. —

Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 29 May 2024 The course is so challenging, calling it a run is more aspirational than factual since all but the fastest racers hike about 20 of the 100 miles. —

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for aspirational

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