supportive B1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ UK /səˈpɔːtɪv/ See IPA manual Freq #8479 Meanings 1 adj Giving help, encouragement, or sympathy. I had a very supportive coach who helped me improve. Appears in Phrases (1) See all supportive husband a husband who actively encourages and assists his spouse Adjective + noun Etymology AI details From support + -ive. Topics Describing Qualities External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # supportive **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** adj **IPA (US):** /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ **IPA (UK):** /səˈpɔːtɪv/ **Frequency rank:** 8479 ## Meanings 1. Giving help, encouragement, or sympathy. ## Examples - I had a very supportive coach who helped me improve. ## Etymology From support + -ive. ## AI Etymology Supportive is from support + -ive. In present-day use, it means giving help, encouragement, or sympathy. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown