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motivating

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmoʊtəˌveɪtɪŋ// UK //mˈəʊtɪvˌeɪtɪŋ// mo·ti·vat·ing

adj. giving you a reason to want to do something or work harder. You use this to describe things that make you feel excited and ready to start a task.

adj. providing a reason or incentive to act; causing someone to feel enthusiastic about a goal. Often used to describe a person's leadership style or the effect of a speech.


SIMPLE

The coach gave a very motivating speech before the game.

CONTEXTUAL

Finding a motivating teacher can change the way a student feels about a difficult subject like mathematics.

COMPLEX

The CEO's vision for the company was highly motivating, encouraging employees to innovate beyond their standard job descriptions and take ownership of new projects.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'be', 'seem', or 'find'.

Pitfall

I am very motivating to work.I am very motivated to work.Use 'motivating' to describe the thing that gives energy, and 'motivated' to describe the person who feels that energy.

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