Aspiring
adj, noun, verb
adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Aspiration. archaic
"[…] if we contemplate a vegetable in its material principle, and look on it as made of earth; we muſt have the true Theory of the nature of that Element, or we miſerably fail of our Scientifical aſpirings, […]"
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of aspire form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
- 1 Hoping to become. not-comparable
"Aspiring pop stars lined up for hours just to audition."
Adjective
- 1 desiring or striving for recognition or advancement wordnet
Example
More examples"This coffee shop is frequented by aspiring artists."