encouraging
adjective
[ ɛŋˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ ]
• giving someone support or confidence; supportive.
• "she gave me an encouraging smile"
encourage
verb
• give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
• "we were encouraged by the success of this venture"
Similar:
hearten,
cheer,
buoy up,
uplift,
inspire,
motivate,
egg on,
spur on,
stir,
stir up,
whip up,
fire up,
stimulate,
animate,
invigorate,
vitalize,
revitalize,
embolden,
fortify,
rally,
incite,
lift the spirits of,
raise the morale of,
stiffen the resolve of,
buck up,
pep up,
give a shot in the arm to,
light a fire under,
inspirit,
spirit someone up,
fillip,
incentivize,
promising,
hopeful,
auspicious,
propitious,
favourable,
bright,
rosy,
cheerful,
full of promise,
heartening,
reassuring,
stimulating,
inspiring,
uplifting,
cheering,
comforting,
welcome,
pleasing,
gratifying,
supportive,
affirmative,
sympathetic,
sensitive,
understanding,
helpful,
positive,
responsive,
enthusiastic,
appreciative,
Origin:
Middle English (formerly also as incourage ): from French encourager, from en- ‘in’ + corage ‘courage’.
