encouragingly
In cheering fashion
Encouragingly describes doing something in a way that gives support, hope, or confidence.
A teacher might smile encouragingly at a nervous student, or a coach might nod encouragingly from the sidelines.
The word can also introduce positive developments: Encouragingly, the patient's symptoms have begun to improve.
In confidence-restoring fashion
- comfortinglyIn a consoling manner
- approvinglyWith positive regard
- warmlyWith affection shown
- kindlyWarmly, with goodwill
gently · sympathetically · compassionately · understandingly · caringly · soothingly · consolingly · tenderly
With optimistic expectation
- brightlyWith much light
- positivelyWith complete certainty
- confidentlyWith self-assurance
- cheerfullyIn a glad manner
buoyantly · sunnily · expectantly · promisingly · auspiciously · favorably · rosily · bullishly
In a motivating manner
- stirringlyIn an inspiring manner
- upliftinglyIn an elevating manner
- rousinglyIn an inspiring manner
- invigoratinglyIn an energizing manner
With positive regard
- admiringlyWith visible approval
- appreciativelyWith shown gratitude
- complimentarilyWithout requiring payment
- affirmativelyIn an agreeing manner
reassuringly
In confidence-restoring fashion
- comfortinglyIn a consoling manner
- approvinglyWith positive regard
- warmlyWith affection shown
kindly · gently · sympathetically · compassionately · understandingly · caringly · soothingly · consolingly · tenderly · softly
hopefully
With optimistic expectation
- brightlyWith much light
- positivelyWith complete certainty
- confidentlyWith self-assurance
cheerfully · buoyantly · sunnily · expectantly · promisingly · auspiciously · favorably · rosily · bullishly · trustingly
inspiringly
In a motivating manner
- stirringlyIn an inspiring manner
- upliftinglyIn an elevating manner
- rousinglyIn an inspiring manner
invigoratingly · stimulatingly · drivingly · rallying · hearteningly
approvingly
With positive regard
- admiringlyWith visible approval
- appreciativelyWith shown gratitude
- complimentarilyWithout requiring payment
encouraginglydiscouragingly
In hope-diminishing manner
dishearteningly · dispiritingly · demoralisingly · dismissively · disparagingly
encouraginglydiscouragingly
In hope-diminishing manner
dishearteningly · hopelessly · despairingly · dispiritingly · demoralisingly