encouraging (
http://definr.com/encouraging)
adj 1: giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances
in medical research" [ant:
discouraging]
2: furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child
needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher"
[syn:
supporting]
3: tending to favor or bring good luck; "miracles are
auspicious accidents"; "encouraging omens"; "a favorable
time to ask for a raise"; "lucky stars"; "a prosperous
moment to make a decision" [syn:
auspicious,
favorable,
favourable,
lucky,
prosperous]