What is the opposite of discouraging?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of that causes discouragement Opposite of deeply pessimistic (of a person, attitude, or situation) Opposite of having the characteristics of a pessimist Opposite of highly disturbing in nature Opposite of having a somber or dismal atmosphere or nature Opposite of negative and unhelpful Opposite of expressing an unfavourable opinion Opposite of causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry Opposite of expressing or showing a lack of approval or support Opposite of not supporting Verb Opposite of present participle for to diminish the confidence or courage of Opposite of present participle for to oppose by expressing disapproval … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of that causes discouragement encouraging auspicious bright cheerful favourableUK favorableUS happy heartening inspiring inspiriting light pleasant promising sunny cheering comforting cheery friendly cordial gay festive heartwarming reassuring glad joyful uplifting lucky good unthreatening fortunate propitious hopeful sunshiny cosyUK exhilarating cozyUS congenial nice comfortable appealing Adjective ▲ Opposite of deeply pessimistic reassuring encouraging positive upbeat promising optimistic heartening hopeful rosy uplifting bright auspicious favorableUS favourableUK pleasing rose-colored propitious inspiring welcome agreeable stirring satisfying pleasurable encouraged assured good cheerful bullish comforting pleasant fortunate sanguine buoyant calming golden heartwarming advantageous enjoyable full of hope merry cheering utopian delightful brightened enthusiastic brilliant heart-warming confident excellent great heartened fair amusing comical palliative calmative lucky soothing thrilling expectant felicitous opportune reassured roseate satisfactory inspirited Pollyannaish trusting uplifted Polyannish likely blissful emboldened Pollyanna Panglossian warming full of promise looking on the bright side likely-looking providential beneficial palatable joyful gladsome grateful envigoratingUK nice heady promiseful bubbly delectable genial congenial invigoratingUS gratifying refreshing triumphant idealistic jocund mirthful gay festive rousing more ❯ Adjective ▲ (of a person, attitude, or situation) Opposite of having the characteristics of a pessimist optimistic confident positive enthusiastic constructive certain convinced assured buoyant encouraged hopeful encouraging cheerful expectant idealistic nonnegative “The boys were optimistic about their chances of claiming a maiden premiership, but unfortunately today was not the day.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of highly disturbing in nature delightful pleasant pleasing pleasurable appealing enjoyable enticing inviting wonderful agreeable alluring captivating charming enchanting enthralling lovely satisfying attractive beautiful engaging entertaining fascinating gratifying heavenly inspiring refreshing welcome adorable cheerful cheering cheery congenial delectable fulfilling genial rousing stirring thrilling amusing luscious lush nourishing pleasureful rapturous ravishing rewarding delicious fun fun-filled likeableUK likableUS inoffensive innocuous comfortable easy cushy cozyUS comfy cosyUK comforting restful delightsome nice more ❯ “It is a beautiful and delightful sight to behold the body of the Moon.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of having a somber or dismal atmosphere or nature cheerful bright cheery genial cordial gleeful comforting gay happy jolly blithesome effervescent hearty jovial positive content contented friendly jocund joyful joyous optimistic untroubled exuberant festive merry sparkling sunny unworried cheering enlivening enthusiastic upbeat buoyant heartwarming lightsome sunshiny vivacious warm sympathetic warm-blooded warmhearted “We are all familiar with the fact that good news and cheerful surroundings promote a normal appetite.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of negative and unhelpful beneficial advantageous helpful favorableUS favourableUK valuable constructive positive rewarding practical productive good useful effective encouraging agreeable formative instrumental wholesome aiding gainful profitable worthwhile assisting auspicious fruitful nice propitious healthful hopeful meritorious “Some beneficial reasons to say something are to provide social lubrication and to convey information.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of expressing an unfavourable opinion approving approbatory commendatory encouraging Adjective ▲ Opposite of causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry agreeable calming soothing aiding assisting comforting helpful placatory pleasant pleasing reassuring relaxing encouraging happy easy good nice delightful tranquil peaceful comfortable quiet quieting facile settling convenient auspicious Adjective ▲ Opposite of expressing or showing a lack of approval or support favorableUS favourableUK positive supportive sympathetic amicable approving friendly warm well-disposed agreeable Adjective ▲ Opposite of not supporting helpful supportive accommodating complementary cooperative Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to diminish the confidence or courage of encouraging heartening emboldening nerving steeling inspiring aiding allowing approving assisting assuring calming cheering comforting commending complimenting gladdening helping inspiriting lauding pleasing praising reassuring soothing stimulating uplifting geeing up making happy spurring on animating consoling bucking up rousing revivifying buoying up inciting boosting energisingUK energizingUS elating exhilarating envigorating invigorating cheering up revitalisingUK revitalizingUS strengthening bracing fortifying perking up gingering up boosting moral pepping up raising someone's spirits giving a shot in the arm to Verb ▲ Opposite of present participle for to oppose by expressing disapproval persuading bidding countenancing urging advancing facilitating forwarding permitting supporting letting go Find more words! 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