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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