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

Its soundtrack dominated, its fashion invaded closets, and its montage sequences became gospel for every aspirational sports, dance, and talent movie that followed. —arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025

Ultimately, Panda’s leadership team believes U.S. hemp is ready to move from aspirational to operational—filling a real sourcing need for brands navigating the twin pressures of sustainability and supply chain resilience. —Kasi Martin, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025

Ferrari has been expanding its reach through its fashion collections, entering the world of sailing, and opening up to aspirational consumers through secondhand sales, said Galliera. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 July 2025

Regarding his work's success onscreen, Kwan recognized that Hollywood seems to only want characters of color that are aspirational and rich — like his own. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 8 July 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