encouraging

B1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ UK /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ See IPA manual

Freq #9192

Meanings

1

adj
Giving hope, confidence, or a positive feeling

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

Topics

Describing Qualities

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