Encouraging
/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/, /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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adjGiving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious.
"Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging."
adjSupporting by giving encouragement: positively.
"Your encouraging words inspired me to persevere."
verbpresent participle and gerund of encourage
nounencouragement
"[…] the thousand little ties of sympathy and mutual hopes and fears, comfortings and encouragings."— 1853, The Living Age, volume 37, page 58:
Sentence Examples
The report is not encouraging sales wise.
All right! Everybody around me is so encouraging I'm getting a rush of motivation.
This month's unemployment figures are not very encouraging.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The test results were very ____, showing significant improvement in student performance.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor gave us some ____ news about his recovery today.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The test results were very ____, showing significant improvement in student performance.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor gave us some ____ news about his recovery today.