encouraging
adjective
en·cour·ag·ing
in-ˈkər-i-jiŋ 
-ˈkə-ri-,
en-
: giving hope or promise
encouraging news
Examples of encouraging in a Sentence
We've just heard some encouraging news.
encouraging signs that the economy is improving
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Johnson, Meeks and their colleagues overwhelmingly described Black male teachers as supportive, encouraging, and provided positive images for young people.
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Many comments to the restaurant-support campaign have been sympathetic and encouraging.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Andrii Yalanskyi/Getty Images While recent news showing inflation dropping, unemployment declining and stock market performance roaring are all encouraging for Americans, the reality is that the economic troubles of recent years will take an extended period of time to subside.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
And just having someone who is so experienced and encouraging in that way in the household is incredibly helpful.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
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Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Many comments to the restaurant-support campaign have been sympathetic and encouraging.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Andrii Yalanskyi/Getty Images While recent news showing inflation dropping, unemployment declining and stock market performance roaring are all encouraging for Americans, the reality is that the economic troubles of recent years will take an extended period of time to subside.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
And just having someone who is so experienced and encouraging in that way in the household is incredibly helpful.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for encouraging
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“Encouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouraging. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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