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
Recent Examples of encouraging from the Web
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Even more encouraging, Polanco has taken eight walks to just six strikeouts.
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Oh, can [an infant] travel to Zika-endemic areas?’ Because the data is not encouraging.
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More encouraging, perhaps, was Robert Gsellman — best known as a pitch-to-contact starter — striking out the side in the seventh, followed by crisp innings from Swarzak and Jeurys Familia.
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That said, a delay to 2020 isn't exactly encouraging for a Kickstarter project that was originally promised a December 2017 launch.
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Atmospheric researchers are now encouraging citizen scientists who live in the northern part of the globe to keep a close watch out for Steve.
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Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto encouraging locals and visitors to support businesses hit by flooding in the region.
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This case of survival in the midst of such devastation is both encouraging and tragic.
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Many districts and schools that are tolerating, if not encouraging, participation in what organizers call the National School Walkout are also calibrating their approach for their youngest students.
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First Known Use of encouraging
1593
encouraging Synonyms
Synonyms
cheering, comforting, fulfilling, gladdening, gratifying, heartening, heartwarming, rewarding, satisfying;
Antonyms
demoralizing, depressing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting;
Near Antonyms
cheerless, disappointing, disgruntling, displeasing, dissatisfying, heartbreaking, heartrending, saddening;
discomforting, disconcerting, dismaying, distressing, disturbing, upsetting;
Related Words
affecting, inspiring, inspiriting, moving, poignant, stirring, touching;
edifying, elevating, uplifting;
animating, enlivening, exciting, exhilarating, invigorating, rousing, stimulating, thrilling;
ENCOURAGING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of encouraging for English Language Learners
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: causing a hopeful feeling
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