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encouraging

ɛn'kɝrɪdʒɪŋ

Synonyms of encouraging Antonyms of encouraging Examples of encouraging Usage of encouraging Parts of encouraging Definition that contains encouraging Words sounding like encouraging Explanation of encouraging

adjective
furnishing support and encouragement
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supporting supportive
adjective
giving courage or confidence or hope
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"encouraging advances in medical research"

Similar:

exhortative inspiriting promotive rallying hortatory exhortatory heartening hortative

Opposite:

discouraging

Antonyms of encouraging