adj
encouraged
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adj
1
Feeling more hopeful or confident after receiving support.
"She felt encouraged after her manager praised the report."
How to Use Encouraged
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven a boost of confidence or hope.
Common pairings
feel encouraged
greatly encouraged
Word Forms
more encouraged comparative, most encouraged superlative
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