en·cour·ag·ing 
/ɪnˈkɚrɪʤɪŋ/ adjective
/ɪnˈkɚrɪʤɪŋ/ adjective [more encouraging; most encouraging] : causing a hopeful feeling
▪ We've just heard some encouraging news. ▪ an encouraging smile — opposite discouraging
▪ We've just heard some encouraging news. ▪ an encouraging smile — opposite discouraging
— en·cour·ag·ing·ly adverb
▪ She smiled encouragingly at the new student.
▪ She smiled encouragingly at the new student.
