What does encouraging mean?
Encouraging means Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious..
Encouraging
/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious..
Definitions by Sense
- Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious.
- Supporting by giving encouragement: positively.
- present participle and gerund of encourage
- encouragement
Example Sentences
Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging.
There are some encouraging signs of economic recovery.
Your encouraging words inspired me to persevere.
[…] the thousand little ties of sympathy and mutual hopes and fears, comfortings and encouragings.
Synonyms for encouraging
Antonyms for encouraging
Related Words
Word Forms
- more encouraging
- most encouraging
- encouragings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for encouraging?
Common synonyms include promising, auspicious, propitious, prosperous.
What is the opposite of encouraging?
Possible antonyms include discouraging.
How do you use encouraging in a sentence?
Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging.
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