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1. encouraging

adjective. ['ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒɪŋ, ɪnˈkɝːədʒɪŋ'] furnishing support and encouragement.

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2. encouraging

adjective. ['ɛnˈkɝːɪdʒɪŋ, ɪnˈkɝːədʒɪŋ'] giving courage or confidence or hope.

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