encouraging
Translation
encouraging, reassuring, promising
Examples
The test results were very encouraging.
The test results were very encouraging.
She gave me an encouraging smile.
She gave me an encouraging smile.
Grammar Patterns
((to be encouraging)) to be encouraging The test results were very encouraging.
((an encouraging sth.)) an encouraging thing She gave me an encouraging smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: promising, reassuring, supportive; Antonyms: discouraging
Etymology
From the verb 'encourage' + -ing (adjective-forming suffix). Describes something that gives courage.
Memory Tips
An 'encouraging' sign is a sign that gives you 'courage'.