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Synonyms for encouragingly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : en-kur-ij, -kuhr-
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr-



Définition of encouragingly

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Old French encoragier "make strong, hearten," from en- "make, put in" (see en- (1)) + corage (see courage). Related: Encouraged; encouraging.
  • As in optimistically : adv expectantly
Example sentences :
  • "Oh, those articles you do aren't too bad," Hinde said encouragingly.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • I said encouragingly, and Brigit smiled gayly at me; but Monny was looking at Fenton.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • "If he told you to go—it was all right, you may be sure," I said encouragingly.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • "And a very good engineer you'll be," Gilbert said encouragingly.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "Go on," said Hal, encouragingly, as Goody stopped and hesitated.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • “My, but you are giving me a whole lot,” he said, watching her approvingly and encouragingly.
  • Extract from : « David Dunne » by Belle Kanaris Maniates
  • "You've got your uncle's gun in the boat, so that's all right," suggested Tom, encouragingly.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, September 7, 1880 » by Various
  • "You'll be surprised at what the sun will do in two hours," Kelley said, encouragingly.
  • Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland
  • "Some day the police'll take you for a burglar," said Lydia encouragingly.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 » by Various
  • "It wouldn't have been a very good one anyhow," I said encouragingly.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 15, 1914 » by Various

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