encouraging

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
US: /ɪnˈkɝː.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

  1. Giving someone confidence or hope.

    1. The teacher gave an encouraging smile to the student.
    2. The news about the company's profits was very encouraging for investors.

  2. Serving to inspire or stimulate activity or development.

    1. The coach gave an encouraging speech before the big game.
    2. The government is implementing encouraging policies to promote renewable energy.

Synonyms

inspiring positive reassuring
encouraging verb

  1. Giving support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

    1. I am always encouraging my friends to follow their dreams.
    2. She was encouraging her son to try out for the school play.

  2. Helping something to develop or increase.

    1. We are encouraging innovation by providing resources and support.
    2. The new regulations are encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "encouraging" in English means: Giving someone confidence or hope., Serving to inspire or stimulate activity or development..

The phonetic transcription of "encouraging" is /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/ in British English and /ɪnˈkɝː.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "encouraging": inspiring, positive, reassuring.

Example usage of "encouraging": "The teacher gave an encouraging smile to the student.". More examples on the page.