motivated
Translation
motivated, keen, driven
Examples
She is a very motivated student.
She is a very motivated student.
He is motivated by a desire to succeed.
He is motivated by a desire to succeed.
Grammar Patterns
((motivated)) ((to-inf)) wanting to do (sth.) She is motivated to learn English.
((motivated)) ((by sth.)) being driven by (sth.) He is motivated by a desire for success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enthusiastic, ambitious, driven; Antonyms: unmotivated, apathetic
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'motivate', from Latin 'motivus' (moving).
Memory Tips
If you are 'motivated', you have a 'motive' to act. It's the state of having motivation.