Ambitioned

/æmˈbɪʃənd/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by or filled with ambition; having or driven by a strong desire for success and advancement.

Etymology

From 'ambition' (from Latin 'ambitio', a going around, canvassing for votes) + '-ed' (past participle suffix). An older or poetic way of saying 'ambitious.'

Kelly Says

You'll see this archaic form in Shakespeare and classical literature—'an ambitioned man' sounds much more dramatic than just saying 'ambitious,' which is probably why poets loved it!

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