MOTIVATIVE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

motivative

adjective

Definition of motivative

as in motivational

serving or likely to arouse action or activity Her sister's illness proved to be a motivative force in her decision to study medicine.

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motivational

Adjective

Connected trainers, with streaks, reminders and visualized progress, target exactly that motivational gap.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
The Mets could always count on Alonso to lighten the mood on bus rides with a comedy act, or to fire them up with a motivational speech.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026

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