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ambitious

The correct spelling is ambitious.

How to pronounce ambitious

/æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
adjective

IPA: /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Say it like: Amb-ish-ows

The correct spelling is ambitious. (of a person or their character) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction. For example: "an ambitious person"

Usage Examples

an ambitious person

an ambitious attempt to take power

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person or their character) Having or showing ambition; wanting a lot of power, honor, respect, superiority, or other distinction.
  2. 2.(followed by "of" or the infinitive) Very desirous
  3. 3.Resulting from, characterized by, or indicating, ambition
  4. 4.Hard to achieve.

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