Associations to the word «Hortative»
Wiktionary
HORTATIVE, adjective. (comparable) Urging, exhorting, or encouraging.
HORTATIVE, adjective. (grammar) (not comparable) Of a mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement.
HORTATIVE, noun. (grammar) A mood or class of imperative subjunctive moods of a verb for giving strong encouragement.
Dictionary definition
HORTATIVE, adjective. Giving strong encouragement.
Wise words
Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before
you let it fall.