encouraging
adjective/ɪnˈkɜrɪdʒɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #3,492 most common English word
Meaning
Giving hope, confidence, or support.
Example sentence
Her positive words were very encouraging to the team.
Synonyms & related words
- inspiring
- uplifting
- motivating
- reassuring
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