encouraging
Translation
encouraging, heartening, promising
Examples
Your encouraging words helped me a lot.
Your encouraging words helped me a lot.
The test results were very encouraging.
The test results were very encouraging.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is encouraging (sth.) is a positive sign The news is very encouraging.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supportive, promising, heartening; Antonyms: discouraging, disheartening
Etymology
From the verb 'encourage' (en- 'in' + courage 'heart, spirit'). The -ing suffix forms the adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone 'courage' to do something.