encouraging

adj 1: giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances

in medical research" [ant: {discouraging}]

2: furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child

needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"

[syn: {supporting}]

3: tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are

auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable

time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous

moment to make a decision" [syn: {auspicious}, {favorable},

{favourable}, {lucky}, {prosperous}]