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

The House version requires $2 trillion in cuts, while the Senate treats the figure as only an aspirational goal. —Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025

Reconsider your main strategic choices Ideally, your strategic choices flowed from a comprehensive strategic planning process in which you: Set an aspirational destination (derived from your mission and vision). —George Bradt, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

The ‘keepsake packaging’ and aspirational marketing … is out of touch with the average consumer. —Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025

What started as a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the exclusive world of NBA wives and girlfriends quickly became a cultural phenomenon, showing us aspirational luxury with unfiltered drama. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Apr. 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