encouragingly
- a word derived from encourage.
Example Sentences
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By lying encouragingly, “Sure, pal, you can do anything you want to!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
Most encouragingly for the asset class, was that last year also brought about the first net inflows for hedge funds in a long while.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
Plus, Twilio recently increased its prices, which encouragingly didn’t cause many customers to move to competitors.
From Barron's ● Dec. 4, 2025
Nevertheless, the upturn looks encouragingly broad-based for now, Williamson added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
A worker on the food crew—a long-term prisoner from the main camp— smiled encouragingly as he ladled out our breakfast.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
