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[ adjective ] giving courage or confidence or hope
Examples "encouraging advances in medical research" Related terms discouraging heartening rallying promotive exhortative helpful hopeful reassuring |
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[ adjective ] furnishing support and encouragement
Synonyms Examples "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] tending to favor or bring good luck
Synonyms Examples "miracles are auspicious accidents" "encouraging omens" "a favorable time to ask for a raise" "lucky stars" "a prosperous moment to make a decision" Related terms |
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