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encouraging

[ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ]

encouraging Definition

giving someone support, confidence, or hope.

Using encouraging: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "encouraging" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The teacher gave an encouraging smile to the student before the exam.

  • Example

    The team's performance was encouraging despite the loss.

  • Example

    The positive feedback from her boss was very encouraging.

encouraging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for encouraging

Antonyms for encouraging

Phrases with encouraging

  • a positive indication that something good may happen

    Example

    The increase in sales is an encouraging sign for the company.

  • words that give someone hope or motivation

    Example

    Her encouraging words helped me get through a difficult time.

  • positive development towards a goal

    Example

    The encouraging progress in the research gives hope for a cure.

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Summary: encouraging in Brief

The term 'encouraging' [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ] describes the act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. It is often used to describe positive feedback or indications of progress, as in 'The team's performance was encouraging despite the loss.' 'Encouraging' can be used in phrases like 'encouraging sign' and 'encouraging words,' which denote positive indications and motivational language.

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