Positive Words
Warm, encouraging words that don't sound like a poster.
Encouragement works better when it is specific. These words praise, thank and reassure without slipping into the empty enthusiasm of 'amazing' and 'awesome'.
22 words
generous
adjective
Willing to give and share unstintingly.
“a generous donation”
thoughtful
adjective
Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought.
“a thoughtful paper”
uplifting
adjective
Making you feel happier, more hopeful or encouraged.
“It was an uplifting story about neighbors helping each other.”
gracious
adjective
Characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit.
“gracious even to unexpected visitors”
earnest
noun
Something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract.
cheerful
adjective
Being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits.
“her cheerful nature”
wholesome
adjective
Conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being.
“wholesome attitude”
kindly
adverb
In a kind manner or out of kindness.
“He spoke kindly to the boy”
optimistic
adjective
Expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds.
“in an optimistic mood”
warmhearted
adjective
Marked by warmth of feeling like kindness and sympathy and generosity.
“gave a warmhearted welcome to the stranger”
supportive
adjective
Furnishing support or assistance.
“a supportive family network”
reassuring
adjective
Restoring confidence and relieving anxiety.
“a very reassuring remark”
sincere
adjective
Open and genuine; not deceitful.
“he was a good man, decent and sincere”
joyful
adjective
Full of or producing joy.
“make a joyful noise”
attentive
adjective
(often followed by `to') giving care or attention.
“attentive to details”
spirited
adjective
Displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness.
genial
adjective
Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw.
considerate
adjective
Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others.
“friends considerate enough to leave us alone”
charitable
adjective
Relating to or characterized by charity.
“a charitable foundation”
benevolent
adjective
Intending or showing kindness.
“a benevolent society”
encouraging
adjective
Giving courage or confidence or hope.
“encouraging advances in medical research”
bright
adjective
Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.
“the sun was bright and hot”
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