supportive
Translation
supportive, encouraging, helpful
Examples
My parents are very supportive of my career.
My parents are very supportive of my career.
He was very supportive during a difficult time.
He was very supportive during a difficult time.
Grammar Patterns
be supportive of ((sth./sb.)) to give help or encouragement to (sb./sth.) My family is supportive of my decision.
Similar Words
Synonyms: encouraging, helpful, caring; Antonyms: unsupportive, critical
Etymology
From 'support' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive', indicating a quality or tendency.
Memory Tips
A person who is 'supportive' is full of 'support' for you.