adjective

supportive

supportive, encouraging, helpful

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.

be supportive of ((sth./sb.)) to give help or encouragement to (sb./sth.) My family is supportive of my decision.

Synonyms: encouraging, helpful, caring; Antonyms: unsupportive, critical

From 'support' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive', indicating a quality or tendency.

A person who is 'supportive' is full of 'support' for you.

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