Definition of "encouragingly" []

• In an encouraging manner. (adverb)

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• "Margarita his jaw dropped, he shivered violently and appeared ready to faint, but as she called encouragingly to him he mustered courage to approach and feel of her skirt timidly."
• "In fact, they waved their hands in welcome, and called encouragingly to those in the gig."
• "Those who carried the log hesitated for a moment, and Enderby called encouragingly to his men."