encouraging

B1 Topic:Emotions & Feelings
US /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ UK /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
adj noun verb Freq #9192

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Giving hope, confidence, or a positive feeling

    Although there is no cure yet, the research results are encouraging.

  2. 2
    adj

    Offering support and making someone feel motivated

    Your encouraging words inspired me to keep going.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · giving hope, confidence, or... promising
2 adj · offering support and making... supportive
Word family
Derived forms encouraginglyencouragingnessunencouraging

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