Encouraging

11 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Giving support, confidence, or hope to someone. Describes something that inspires optimism or motivates positive action or progress.

“The initial test results were encouraging and suggested the treatment was working.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪnˈkʌrɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

Syllables

en·cour·ag·ing

Related Words

Synonyms

promisinghearteningpositivereassuring

Antonyms

discouraging

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains two G's and the pattern ENCO. Watch for the -URAGING ending common in progressive forms.

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points base value. The G's (2 points each) and C (3 points) offer moderate scoring.

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