Aspiring
[ə'spaɪərɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Aspire
(a.) That aspires; as, an Aspiring mind.
Editor: Madge
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Ambitious, high-reaching.
Editor: Spence
Examples
- It is the right-hand parlour, into which an aspiring kitchen fireplace appears to have walked, accompanied by a rebellious poker, tongs, and shovel. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- He was shy, and unwilling to own to the name of Reginald, as being too aspiring and self-assertive a name. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Partaking of the essence of each, it will one day be better than either--stronger, much purer, more aspiring. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Tis strange to see the humors of these men, These great aspiring spirits, that should be wise: . George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- The warm spring sunshine brought out all sorts of aspiring ideas, tender hopes, and happy thoughts. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Editor: Spence