exhortative
Example Sentences
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Detaching himself early from that exacting church, while retaining a touch of its exhortative spirit, he developed an interest in dance.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2024
But his tone, neither exhortative nor triumphalist nor even particularly reassuring, is sort of … flat.
From Slate ● Dec. 6, 2021
His ephemeral work — anti-normality, anti-materialist, anti-classist — had assumed an exhortative, prophetical tone.
From New York Times ● Jan. 10, 2019
During the first week of his trip John Paul quickly turned characteristic Canadian reserve into enthusiasm, as he switched with ease from exhortative Pontiff to caring pastor.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Rev. Stephen Masterton felt his throat swell with his old exhortative indignation.
From Selected Stories of Bret Harte by Bret Harte
