It's very encouraging that Andrew is in favour of the project. The sales figures are very encouraging. Their performance on Saturday was very encouraging. I heard some encouraging news yesterday. It's encouraging to hear that the government is finally listening to us.
Definition of encouraging adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Something that is encouraging gives people hope or confidence. There are encouraging signs of an artistic revival. The results have been encouraging. It was encouraging that he recognised the dangers facing the company. 'You're doing really well,' her midwife said encouragingly.
Define encouraging. encouraging synonyms, encouraging pronunciation, encouraging translation, English dictionary definition of encouraging. adj. Giving courage, confidence, or hope: encouraging news. en·cour′ag·ing·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition....
to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence to do something: [~ + object] She encouraged him with kind words throughout the ordeal. [~ + object + to + verb] Letters of support encouraged the mayor to run again. to stimulate by guidance, approval, etc.:[~ + object] Your faith encourages me.
encouraging (comparative more encouraging, superlative most encouraging) Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious. synonym Synonym: promising Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging. There are some encouraging signs of economic recovery.
