encouraging
Giving hope forward
Encouraging means giving hope, confidence, or support.
An encouraging word lifts spirits; encouraging news suggests things may turn out well.
To be encouraging is to foster someone's efforts: Her teacher was encouraging about her writing.
Encouraging results or signs point toward a positive outcome: The early data is encouraging.
Restoring calm or confidence
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- affirmingDeclaring something true
- validatingConfirming truth or accuracy
backing · championing · advocating · fostering · bolstering · upholding · cheering · heartening
Expecting positive results
- promisingShowing signs of success
- hearteningInspiring confidence or cheer
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
- favorableInclined toward approval
auspicious · propitious · upbeat · positive · buoyant · sanguine · confident · expectant
Evoking enthusiasm or drive
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- rousingExciting strong feeling
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
energizing · stimulating · spurring · incentivizing · exhorting · rallying · cheerleading · coaching
Free or expressing praise
- approvingExpressing favorable judgment
- congratulatoryExpressing praise for success
- commendingExpressing approval or admiration
- appreciativeFeeling or showing gratitude
flattering · affirming · endorsing · acknowledging · laudatory · supportive · admiring · applauding
Vocal encouragement given
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
- gladdeningMaking someone pleased
- elevatingLifting to higher level
- enliveningMaking lively or spirited
revitalizing · rejuvenating · joyful · exhilarating · refreshing · brightening · warming · touching
reassuring
Restoring calm or confidence
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- affirmingDeclaring something true
validating · backing · championing · advocating · fostering · bolstering · upholding · cheering · heartening · sympathetic
optimistic
Expecting positive results
- promisingShowing signs of success
- hearteningInspiring confidence or cheer
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
favorable · auspicious · propitious · upbeat · positive · buoyant · sanguine · confident · expectant · anticipatory
inspiring
Evoking enthusiasm or drive
- empoweringGiving authority or confidence
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- rousingExciting strong feeling
invigorating · energizing · stimulating · spurring · incentivizing · exhorting · rallying · cheerleading · coaching · mentoring
complimentary
Free or expressing praise
- approvingExpressing favorable judgment
- congratulatoryExpressing praise for success
- commendingExpressing approval or admiration
appreciative · flattering · affirming · endorsing · acknowledging · laudatory · supportive · admiring · applauding · recognizing
cheering
Vocal encouragement given
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
- gladdeningMaking someone pleased
- elevatingLifting to higher level
enlivening · revitalizing · rejuvenating · joyful · exhilarating · refreshing · brightening · warming · touching · moving
- conversationlistening, talk, talking, chat, speaking
- teachingteaching, lesson plans, instructing, educating, courses
- helpfulkind, useful, friendly, supportive, generous
- encouragementpraises, hang in there, supports, keep going, motivates
- friendship actssharing, helping, listening, supporting, forgiving
- helping actionshelping, aiding, assisting, supporting, enabling
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Causing loss of confidence
disheartening · demoralizing · dispiriting · depressing · deflating
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Causing loss of confidence
unpromising · hopeless · bleak · gloomy · dim
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Causing loss of confidence
unsupportive · disparaging · dissuading · critical · dismissive