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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Enthusiastic and encouraging to everyone around him. — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, "Luke Perry Has Tragically Passed Away at 52," 4 Mar. 2019 In fact, Madelaine actually reached out to the actor Sadie Stanley, who was cast as Kim,, with a seriously sweet and encouraging message. — Kara Nesvig, Teen Vogue, "Madelaine Petsch Encouraged "Kim Possible" Star Sadie Stanley Over DM," 14 Sep. 2018 So sweet and encouraging in a time of such hardship... — Michael Bartiromo, Fox News, "2-year-old distributes burritos to Carr Fire firefighters in viral video," 31 July 2018 Woods’ epic and encouraging round featured a front-nine 30, a season-high eight birdies, just one bogey and a couple of missed opportunities on the back nine that cost him a shot at a course-record 63. — Edgar Thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Despite Tiger Woods carding career-best 65 at TPC Sawgrass, Webb Simpson in command after 54 holes," 13 May 2018 American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco said Katsouleas comments were welcome and encouraging. — Pat Eaton-r0bb, The Seattle Times, "New UConn president says he’s committed to football, AAC," 5 Feb. 2019 The outlook for Sirius looks encouraging, with the company on the cusp of drilling after several years of delays. — WSJ, "European Equities Market Talk Roundup," 15 Jan. 2019 Early signs have been so encouraging that the European LCS is adopting a similar model, and will be announcing a slate of permanent teams in the future. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, "Why competitive gaming is starting to look a lot like professional sports," 27 July 2018 And that is so refreshing, so encouraging and gives me a lot of hope and excitement about the future of the sport. — Scott Fowler, charlotteobserver, "Marcus Smith unplugged: On NASCAR, gambling, what draws eyeballs, and Danica Patrick | Charlotte Observer," 24 May 2018

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