ENCOURAGED

[en-kur-ij, -kuhr-]

verb (used with object), en·cour·aged, en·cour·ag·ing.

to inspire with courage, spirit, or confidence: His coach encouraged him throughout the marathon race to keep on running.

to stimulate by assistance, approval, etc.: One of the chief duties of a teacher is to encourage students.

to promote, advance, or foster: Poverty often encourages crime.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English encoragen < Anglo-French, Middle French encorag(i)er. See en-¹, courage

Related forms

en·cour·ag·er, noun

en·cour·ag·ing·ly, adverb

o·ver·en·cour·age, verb (used with object), o·ver·en·cour·aged, o·ver·en·cour·ag·ing.

pre·en·cour·age, verb (used with object), pre·en·cour·aged, pre·en·cour·ag·ing.

re·en·cour·age, verb (used with object), re·en·cour·aged, re·en·cour·ag·ing.

un·en·cour·aged, adjective

un·en·cour·ag·ing, adjective

well-en·cour·aged, adjective

Synonyms
1. embolden, hearten, reassure. 2. urge; support, aid, help.

Antonyms
1. discourage, dishearten.

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Encouraged is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

WordNet

encouraged
adjective
inspired with confidence; "felt bucked up by his success" [syn: bucked up]