encouraging

adjective

en·cour·ag·ing | \ in-ˈkər-i-jiŋ

, -ˈkə-ri-, en-\

Definition of encouraging

: giving hope or promise encouraging news

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Examples of encouraging in a Sentence

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

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This is why the opposition from Holder and Murphy is so encouraging. — Zack Beauchamp, Vox, "New Jersey Democrats have a new gerrymandering plan. It is indefensible — and national Democrats need to stop it.," 14 Dec. 2018 As Camdin Hellmich entered Children’s Hospital after being hit by a school a bus June 1, 2017, on his bike, the outlook from doctors was not encouraging. — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Less than a year after being hit by a bus, Dousman teenager thrives," 15 Mar. 2018 Declining inventories and growing optimism about U.S.-China trade talks are fueling a rally in industrial metals such as copper—an encouraging sign for investors fretting over the global economy. — Amrith Ramkumar, WSJ, "Falling Stockpiles Help Unleash Industrial Metals Rally," 25 Feb. 2019 My goal is always to achieve curl definition while not encouraging frizz, but outcomes vary wildly. — Glamour, "Dyson’s Supersonic Hair Dryer Ended My 20-Year Battle Against Frizz," 28 Mar. 2019 However, Sadie Stanley was ultimately cast as Kim, and Madelaine even sent her an encouraging DM about her new role. — Kara Nesvig, Teen Vogue, "Disney Releases Live-Action "Kim Possible" Trailer," 8 Dec. 2018 But the encouraging and rewarding thing is that governments are willing to ask hard questions about their investments. — Sarah Kliff, Vox, "Sit in a circle. Talk to other pregnant women. Save your baby’s life?," 2 Nov. 2018 Williams’ tweet garnered 3,000 replies by Monday morning, and the vast majority were positive and encouraging. — Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, "'She took her first steps': A Serena Williams miss working parents can relate to," 9 July 2018 Enthusiastic and encouraging to everyone around him. — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, "Luke Perry Has Tragically Passed Away at 52," 4 Mar. 2019

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