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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEncouraging
/ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
"She received encouraging feedback on her performance from her manager." - 2
Giving hope for a positive future result; promising.
"The initial medical test results are very encouraging."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French 'encouragier', formed from the prefix 'en-' (in, to make) and 'corage' (courage, heart), rooted in the Latin 'cor' meaning heart. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially carrying the sense of inspiring courage, confidence, or hope.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Encouraging" is said worldwide
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encourageant
Transliteration: ã-ku-ʁa-ʒã
"Les résultats de cette étude sont très encourageants."
ermutigend
Transliteration: ɛɐ̯ˈmuːtɪɡənt
"Das ist eine sehr ermutigende Nachricht."
incoraggiante
Transliteration: in-ko-rad-ˈdʒan-te
"Il suo progresso è stato davvero incoraggiante."
alentador
Transliteration: a-len-ta-ˈðoɾ
"Las noticias sobre la economía son muy alentadoras."
alentador
Transliteration: a-lẽ-ta-ˈdoɾ
"O apoio da família foi fundamental e muito alentador."
प्रोत्साहक
Transliteration: protsāhak
"उसकी सफलता के समाचार बहुत उत्साहवर्धक हैं।"
鼓舞人心的
Transliteration: gǔwǔ rénxīn de
"这是一个非常鼓舞人心的消息。"
고무적인
Transliteration: gomujeogin
"이번 실험 결과는 매우 고무적이다."
励みになる
Transliteration: hagemi ni naru
"温かい言葉をかけてもらい、とても励みになりました。"
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