encouraging
word · lemma: encourage
/ɛnˈkɝɪdʒɪŋ/
en-KUR-i-jing
/ɛnkˈʌɹɪdʒɪŋ/
en-KUH-ri-jing
Definition
Giving someone hope, support, or confidence; making someone feel more positive or motivated.
Usage & Nuances
'Encouraging' is often used to describe words, actions, or situations that help someone feel more hopeful or confident. Common with 'news,' 'results,' or 'words.' Formal or neutral; not usually slang. Can describe things as well as people.
Spanish: alentador - motivador - estimulantePortuguese (BR): encorajador - animadorPortuguese (PT): encorajador - animadorChinese (Simplified): 令人鼓舞的 - 激励的Chinese (Traditional): 令人鼓舞的 - 激勵的Hindi: प्रोत्साहन देने वाला - उत्साहवर्धकArabic: مشجع - باعث على التشجيعBengali: উৎসাহজনক - অনুপ্রেরণাদায়কRussian: ободряющий - вселяющий надеждуJapanese: 励みになる - 励ますようなVietnamese: đầy khích lệ - cổ vũKorean: 격려하는 - 용기를 주는Turkish: cesaret verici - teşvik ediciUrdu: حوصلہ افزا - امید افزاIndonesian: memberi semangat - menggembirakan
Example Sentences
The results were very encouraging.
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Your encouraging words helped me a lot.
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She gave me an encouraging smile before the exam.
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That was an encouraging start to your first day!
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Seeing so many people support our project is really encouraging.
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It's encouraging to know I'm not alone in this.
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