encouraging
adjective
en·cour·ag·ing
in-ˈkər-i-jiŋ 
-ˈkə-ri-,
en-
: giving hope or promise
encouraging news
Synonyms
Examples of encouraging in a Sentence
We've just heard some encouraging news.
encouraging signs that the economy is improving
Recent Examples on the Web
The results were encouraging following some recent warnings by big food and drink companies about how much pressure their customers, particularly lower-income ones, are feeling.
—
Stan Choe, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Dylan Hernández: Walker Buehler’s return featured encouraging signs.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for encouraging 
Stan Choe, Fortune, 9 May 2024
Dylan Hernández: Walker Buehler’s return featured encouraging signs.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for encouraging
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'encouraging.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near encouraging
Cite this Entry
“Encouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouraging. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share