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Definitions of encouraging:
  • adjective:   furnishing support and encouragement
  • adjective:   giving courage or confidence or hope
    Example: "Encouraging advances in medical research"
  • adjective:   tending to favor or bring good luck
    Example: "Encouraging omens"

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