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   encouraging

   /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. giving someone support or confidence; supportive: "she gave me an encouraging smile" Similar supportivereassuringaffirmativesympatheticsensitiveunderstandinghelpfulpositiveresponsiveenthusiasticappreciativeOpposite unsupportive
   • ▪ positive and giving hope for future success; promising: "the results are very encouraging" Similar promisinghopefulauspiciouspropitiousfavourablebrightrosycheerfulfull of promisehearteningreassuringstimulatinginspiringupliftingcheeringcomfortingwelcomepleasinggratifyingOpposite discouraging

   Derivatives

   • 1. encouragingly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCOURAGING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the definition of encouraging as an adjective that means making you feel more confidence or hope. Hear the pronunciation and see examples and translations of encouraging in different languages.

   • English (US)

     ENCOURAGING meaning: 1. making you feel more confidence or...

   • Znaczenie Encouraging, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     encouraging definicja: 1. making you feel more confidence or...

   • Encouraging in Spanish

     ENCOURAGING translate: alentador, esperanzador,...

   • Encouraging in Japanese

     ENCOURAGING translate: 励みになる, 期待の持てる, 励（はげ）みになる. Learn more...

   • Encouraging in Italian

     encouraging translate: incoraggiante, incoraggiante. Learn...

   • Translate English to Catalan

     encouraging translate: encoratjador, esperançador. Learn...

   • Translate English to Korean

     encouraging translate: 용기를 북돋아 주는. Learn more in the...

   • Translate English to Portuguese

     ENCOURAGING translate: alentador, encorajador, animador/-ra...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › encouragingEncouraging Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCOURAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the verb encourage, which means to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope. See also the word history, etymology, and related entries of encourage.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › encouragingEncouraging - definition of encouraging by The Free Dictionary

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   Encouraging means giving courage, confidence, or hope. Find out the antonyms, related words, and translations of encouraging in different languages.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENCOURAGING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of the adjective 'encouraging', which means giving people hope or confidence. See examples of 'encouraging' in sentences and compare it with related words.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › encouragingEncouraging - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When someone you know needs extra help or support, a friendly letter or phone call can be encouraging, and if you're being treated for an illness, an encouraging word from your doctor will bring you a lot of relief. Encouraging test results are good ones — they deliver good news.