(encouraging)

Definition of (encouraging) in English English dictionary: black pepper
encouraging: supporting by giving encouragement
encouraging: auspicious, or bringing good luck
encouraging: giving courage, confidence or hope
encouraging: Present participle of encourage
encouraging: giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research" furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher
encouraging: giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research"
encouraging: 1 a defensive card play signal asking partner to lead or continue a specified suit; 2 a bid suggesting that partner continue to a higher contract
encouraging: furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"
encouraging: furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher
encouraging: 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 the dangers facing the company. + encouragingly en·cour·ag·ing·ly `You're doing really well,' her midwife said encouragingly. giving you hope and confidence = reassuring
encouraging: Furnishing ground to hope; inspiriting; favoring
encouraging: (1) a defensive card play signal asking partner to lead or continue a specified suit
encouraging: tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous moment to make a decision"
encouraging: {s} heartening, providing support and incentive
encouraging piece of news: heartening bit of information, reassuring or comforting information