encouraging

mastery
UK /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ US /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/adjnoun

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Which meaning of 'encouraging' best matches its use in the sentence?

Her encouraging smile made him feel more confident.