encouraging

CEFRC1

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Giving hope, support, or confidence about a situation.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of encourage

Examples

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

  • The report is not encouraging sales wise.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Supporting by giving encouragement: positively.

  2. Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. encouragement

More examples

In context

  • This month's unemployment figures are not very encouraging.

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

  • There are some encouraging signs of economic recovery.

Synonyms

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