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- DictionaryEn·cour·ag·ing/inˈkərijiNG/
adjective
- 1. giving someone support or confidence; supportive: "she gave me an encouraging smile"
to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something: Our parents always encouraged us to ask questions. If something encourages an activity, it supports it or makes it more likely: The city needs to encourage job creation. encouragement. noun [ U ] us / ɪnˈkɜr·ɪdʒ·mənt, -ˈkʌr·ɪdʒ- /
to help someone to feel confident and able to do something, or to give advice to someone to do something: Our parents always encouraged us to ask questions. If something encourages an activity, it supports it or makes it more likely: The city needs to encourage job creation. encouragement. noun [ U ] us / ɪnˈkɜr·ɪdʒ·mənt, -ˈkʌr·ɪdʒ- /
3 days ago · adjective. Something that is encouraging gives people hope or confidence . There are encouraging signs of an artistic revival. The results have been encouraging. It was encouraging that he recognised the dangers facing the company. Synonyms: promising, good, bright, comforting More Synonyms of encouraging.
verb (used with object) , en·cour·aged, en·cour·ag·ing. to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running. Synonyms: reassure, hearten, embolden. Antonyms: dishearten, discourage. to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.:
Definitions of encouraging. adjective. giving courage or confidence or hope. “ encouraging advances in medical research” synonyms: reassuring. restoring confidence and relieving anxiety. exhortative, exhortatory, hortative, hortatory. giving strong encouragement. heartening, inspiriting, uplifting. cheerfully encouraging. promotive.
Definition of encouraging adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb (used with object),en·cour·aged, en·cour·ag·ing. to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running. to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.: One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students. to promote, advance, or foster: Poverty often encourages crime.
