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US/ɪnˈkɜːr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
UK/ɪnˈkʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/
giving you hope, confidence or support, or showing that things are getting better
In context
The test results were encouraging, so the doctors decided to continue the treatment.
My coach is very encouraging and never makes me feel stupid when I fail.
It is encouraging to see more young people joining the volunteer program.
Words that go with encouraging
adjective + noun
- encouraging signRising sales are an encouraging sign.
- encouraging newsWe had some encouraging news this morning.
- encouraging resultsThe trial produced encouraging results.
- encouraging wordsHer encouraging words gave him confidence.
adverb + adjective
- very encouragingThe feedback was very encouraging.
- highly encouragingThe progress so far is highly encouraging.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I feel encouraging after the meeting.Correct: I feel encouraged after the meeting.