Encouraging (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The coach gave the young athlete some encouraging words before the big game.
• Her friends were very encouraging and helped her to regain her confidence.
• The teacher's encouraging smile helped to put the nervous student at ease.
• The charity received an encouraging response to their fundraising appeal.
• The doctor had some encouraging news about the patient's recovery prospects.

Synonyms

• Supporting

Meaning ²

Giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The teacher's encouraging words helped the shy student feel more confident about performing in front of the class.
• Her encouraging smile gave him the courage to ask her out on a date.
• The company's encouraging sales figures led to an expansion in the number of employees.
• The politician's encouraging speech was well-received by the worried citizens.
• The discovering of a cure for the rare disease was an encouraging sign for patients and families worldwide.

Antonyms

• Discouraging