Synonyms for ENCOURAGING: promising, bright, optimistic, hopeful, heartening, likely, upbeat, reassuring; Antonyms of ENCOURAGING: discouraging, desperate, unlikely, dark, …

It's very encouraging that Andrew is in favour of the project. The sales figures are very encouraging. Their performance on Saturday was very encouraging. I heard some …

Definition of encouraging adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Something that is encouraging gives people hope or confidence. There are encouraging signs of an artistic revival. The results have been encouraging. It was encouraging that he recognised …

Encourage definition: to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence.. See examples of ENCOURAGE used in a sentence.

encouraging - giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research"

May 8, 2025 · encouraging (comparative more encouraging, superlative most encouraging) Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious. Synonym: promising

We've just heard some encouraging news. She smiled encouragingly at the new student.

Something that's encouraging makes you feel better — more hopeful or confidant. A good theater director knows how to give her actors encouraging advice before they go on stage.

The meaning of ENCOURAGING is giving hope or promise. How to use encouraging in a sentence.