Sekirov Dictionary

encouraging

UK /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/US /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 3

adjective2

•
Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious.
- Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging.
- There are some encouraging signs of economic recovery.
•
Supporting by giving encouragement: positively.
- Your encouraging words inspired me to persevere.

noun1

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encouragement
- […] the thousand little ties of sympathy and mutual hopes and fears, comfortings and encouragings. — 1853

forms

encouragings · more encouraging · most encouraging

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