encouragement

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt]

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the expression of approval and support
  2. noun the act of giving hope or support to someone
  3. noun the feeling of being encouraged

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French encoragement.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
approval
Narrower (hyponyms)
provocation, goad, abetment, cheering, fostering, promotion
Opposite (antonyms)
discouragement

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