supportive
Translation
supportive, encouraging, helpful
Examples
My family was very supportive of my decision.
My family were very supportive of my decision.
She has a supportive group of friends.
She has a supportive group of friends.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) supportive ((of sb./sth.)) to be helpful and encouraging towards (sb./sth.) My parents are supportive of my career.
Similar Words
Synonyms: encouraging, helpful, caring; Antonyms: unsupportive, critical
Etymology
From the verb 'support' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'. It describes the quality of providing support.
Memory Tips
If someone is 'full of support' for you, they are 'supportive'. The '-ive' suffix often means 'full of'.