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Encouraging

adjective
/ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Meaning

giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating

Example Sentences

The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.

Synonyms

supportive, inspiring, motivating, uplifting, positive

Antonyms

discouraging, demotivating, negative, disheartening, depressing

Collocations

encouraging words, encouraging news, encouraging results, encouraging sign

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