O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

encouraging

/ɛnˈkʌrɪdʒɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does encouraging mean?

adjective

Causing someone to feel more confident or hopeful about something. Encouraging words or actions help someone to feel more confident or hopeful.

Example

"Her encouraging words helped me to feel more confident about my abilities."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for encouraging

Antonyms of encouraging

Rhymes with encouraging

Etymologically related