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

Sustainability And Resource Utilization Sustainable manufacturing is no longer just a catchy phrase or an aspirational goal. —John Clemons, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

An aspirational energy is key in these pursuits — but so is connection. —Alanna Bennett, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025

These are climbs that can be aspirational without a concrete timeline. —Sean McNally, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025

While the complete eradication of inequity may be unrealistic, meaningful remediation must be at least an aspirational goal. —Lewis M. Rambo, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2025

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