encouraging
/ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ adjective B1- Giving courage, confidence or hope; auspicious. · Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging.· There are some encouraging signs of economic recovery.
- Supporting by giving encouragement: positively. · Your encouraging words inspired me to persevere.
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By encouraging the intimacy he made it certain that Sir Henry would frequently come to Merripit House and that he would sooner or later get the opportunity which he desired.
This was not an encouraging opening for a conversation.
“Have some wine,” the March Hare said in an encouraging tone.
“I wonder at Miss Stacy for encouraging it.”
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