MOTIVATIONAL Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

motivational

adjective

Definition of motivational

as in inspirational

serving or likely to arouse action or activity A poster with a motivational message was hung above the water cooler. The conference will feature talks by some well-known motivational speakers.

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Recent Examples of motivational Instead, his endless threats worked like an aggressive motivational speech, compelling Canadians to come to their senses about the state of their overdependent relationship. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 Tristan compared the strategy to Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat — an outlandish character capable of attracting an audience that a conventional motivational speaker could never reach. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Ahead of filming, did the franchise godfathers James and Leigh give you a motivational speech before leaving you alone for the most part? — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 Her death became another motivational factor in Diomandé’s meteoric rise through the sport. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Friday kicks off with a Super Girl Rising Tide event, where the pro surfers surf alongside younger surfers and hold a motivational talk on the sand. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2026 Sarah Vie is a best-selling author and lifestyle expert with her own motivational talk show titled Living Abundantly with Sarah Vie. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Trust isn't built through motivational speeches or corporate values posted on a wall. — Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Sharing wins and losses with others unites us, but is motivational and inspiring. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

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Words like miraculous, inspirational, incredible, amazing and magical were just some of the adjectives heard at Friday’s event.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Beyond Hollywood, London is a passionate mental health advocate and inspirational speaker dedicated to promoting wellness, healing, and personal growth and has used her platform to inspire and connect with communities around the world.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

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