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- 1. giving someone support or confidence; supportive: "she gave me an encouraging smile" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / ɪnˈkʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ / us / ɪnˈkɝː.ɪ.dʒɪŋ / Add to word list Add to word list. B2. making you feel more confidence or hope: There was a lot of positive feedback, which was very encouraging. Fewer examples. It's very encouraging that Andrew is in favour of the project. The sales figures are very encouraging.
The meaning of ENCOURAGING is giving hope or promise. How to use encouraging in a sentence.
to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something: Our parents always encouraged us to ask questions. If something encourages an activity, it supports it or makes it more likely: The city needs to encourage job creation. encouragement. noun [ U ] us / ɪnˈkɜr·ɪdʒ·mənt, -ˈkʌr·ɪdʒ- /
1. a. : to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope : hearten. she was encouraged to continue by her early success. b. : to attempt to persuade : urge. they encouraged him to go back to school. 2. : to spur on : stimulate. warm weather encourages plant growth. 3. : to give help or patronage to : foster.
Something that is encouraging gives people hope or confidence. There are encouraging signs of an artistic revival. The results have been encouraging. It was encouraging that he recognised the dangers facing the company. Synonyms: promising, good, bright, comforting More Synonyms of encouraging.
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.
adjective. /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/ that gives somebody support, courage or hope. This month's unemployment figures are not very encouraging. You could try being a little more encouraging! Despite the encouraging findings, we remain cautious. opposite discouraging. Want to learn more?
Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective encouraging mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective encouraging. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.
encouraging - giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research"
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