Hortatory(adjective)
Encouraging or urging someone strongly to take action; giving advice in a forceful way.
Hindi meaning:प्रोत्साहनात्मक
Synonyms: Encouraging, Exhortative, Persuasive, Urging
Antonyms: Discouraging, Dissuading, Indifferent, Neutral
Example: The coach gave a hortatory speech before the final match to boost the team’s confidence.
Trick to remember: Hortatory sounds like hurry + oratory — a speech that urges you to act fast and do something.
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