encouraging
UK /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ US /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
adj 2noun 1
Definitions
adj
1
Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious.
Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging.
There are some encouraging signs of economic recovery.
2
Supporting by giving encouragement: positively.
Your encouraging words inspired me to persevere.
noun
1
encouragement
[…] the thousand little ties of sympathy and mutual hopes and fears, comfortings and encouragings.
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