aspirational

adjective

as·​pi·​ra·​tion·​al ˌa-spə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 

: of, relating to, or characterized by aspiration

aspirational goals

: such as

a

: 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

b

: 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

Of course, this is an aspirational bottle for most. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026

Rather than simply representing properties, Métier Maison curates narratives—bringing together architecture, lifestyle, culture, and community to position homes within a broader, aspirational context. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

Once reserved for medical uses like achieving a healthier weight, weekly injections (and now daily pills) have gained acceptance as a way to achieve an aspirational weight. —Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2026

One of Earl’s most meaningful contributions to automotive history is the concept car ― an aspirational vehicle intended to inspire future iterations of the brand. —Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

aspiration + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aspirational

• avocational
• calculational
• combinational
• computational
• conformational
• confrontational
• congregational
• conversational
• correlational
• deformational
• derivational
• educational