encouraging

The definition of encouraging is something that gives hope.

(adjective)

An example of something encouraging is a coach's pep talk to a team before a big game.

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See encouraging in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

giving courage, hope, or confidence

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See encouraging in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Giving courage, confidence, or hope: an encouraging advance in medical research.

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  • en·courˈag·ing·ly adverb

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