encouraging (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/

Definition

Giving someone support, confidence, or hope.

Examples

• Her encouraging smile made me feel much better.

• The teacher's encouraging feedback helped me improve my writing.

• Despite the challenges, the early results were encouraging.

How to Use encouraging

encouraging to (prepositional phrase)

Providing hope or confidence to someone. — "The progress made so far is very encouraging to the research team."

encouraging someone to do something (collocation)

Motivating or inspiring someone to perform an action. — "My parents were always encouraging me to pursue my dreams."

Synonyms of encouraging

Words with a similar meaning to encouraging:

• positive
• supportive
• heartening
• inspiring

Antonyms of encouraging

Words with the opposite meaning to encouraging:

• discouraging
• disheartening

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary