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."
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