aspirational, a.
(ˌæspɪˈreɪʃənəl)
[f. aspiration + -al.]
Belonging to or characterized by aspiration.
| 1887 H. R. Haweis Christ & Christianity I. iii. 83 Its sense of mystery feeble, and consequently its lift and aspirational power almost nil. 1916 A. M. Rihbany Syrian Christ (1919) ii. ii. 66 As pious in his imprecations and curses as he is in his aspirational prayer. 1967 Listener 30 Nov. 731/2 Everybody banging away at that final aspirational aria. |