Encouraging

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:21 pts11 letters
Definition of Encouraging

verb

  1. To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

    "I encouraged him during his race."

  2. To spur on, strongly recommend.

    "We encourage the use of bicycles in the town centre."

  3. To foster, give help or patronage

    "The royal family has always encouraged the arts in word and deed"

adjective

  1. Giving courage, confidence or hope

    "Although there is no cure for the disease yet, the research results are encouraging."

  2. Supporting by giving encouragement
  3. Auspicious, or bringing good luck
Anagrams of Encouraging

No exact anagrams found for "encouraging". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Encouraging"

Encouraging is a 11-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Encouraging" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "encouraging" is a high-scoring word.

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