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Meaning of encouraging in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɛnˈkərɪdʒɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    encouraging

    Definitions

    1. furnishing support and encouragement

    Examples

    • « the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher »

    Synonyms

    • supportive
  2. 2. tending to favor or bring good luck

    Examples

    • « miracles are auspicious accidents »
    • « encouraging omens »
    • « a favorable time to ask for a raise »
    • « lucky stars »
    • « a prosperous moment to make a decision »

    Synonyms

    • propitious
  3. Qualitative Adjective

    encouraging

    Definitions

    1. giving courage or confidence or hope

    Examples

    • « encouraging advances in medical research »

    Synonyms

    • exhortative
    • exhortatory
    • hortative
    • hortatory
    • heartening
    • inspiriting
    • promotive
    • rallying

    Antonyms

    • discouraging

See also

  • helpful
  • hopeful
  • reassuring

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