encouraging

adjective

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Synonyms of encouraging next

: giving hope or promise

encouraging news

encouragingly

in-ˈkər-i-jiŋ-lē

-ˈkə-ri-

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adverb

Examples of encouraging in a Sentence

We've just heard some encouraging news. encouraging signs that the economy is improving

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Model healthy boundaries by setting expectations for email response times, limiting after-hours communications, and encouraging time off. —

Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Although overall inflation has picked up, the details have been more encouraging for Fed officials looking for a pullback. —

Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024 After an encouraging recent stretch of play, Friday’s loss leaves Philadelphia in 12th place in the East, sandwiched between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets. —

David Aldridge, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024 But doing so in a very encouraging way that reassures kids that the perfect solution doesn't have to come instantly. —

Mia Taylor, Parents, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for encouraging