adj

encouraging

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adj

Giving hope or confidence; suggesting a positive outcome.

"The early test results were encouraging."

How to Use Encouraging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMaking someone feel hopeful or more confident.

Common pairings

encouraging signs encouraging news sound encouraging

more encouraging comparative, encouragings plural, most encouraging superlative

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The early test results were _____.

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