encouraging

UK /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ US /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

adj 2noun 1

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VERBS

be, look, seem, sound | remain

ADV

extremely, highly, immensely, most, really, tremendously, very

The results from her medical tests were extremely encouraging for her recovery.

mildly, quite, reasonably | positively | hardly

adj

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.

Supporting by giving encouragement: positively.

Your encouraging words inspired me to persevere.

noun

encouragement

[…] the thousand little ties of sympathy and mutual hopes and fears, comfortings and encouragings.

adjective — furnishing support and encouragement

Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging.

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There are some encouraging signs of economic recovery.

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Your encouraging words inspired me to persevere.

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[…] the thousand little ties of sympathy and mutual hopes and fears, comfortings and encouragings.

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The report is not encouraging sales wise.

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All right! Everybody around me is so encouraging I'm getting a rush of motivation.

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