[adjective] giving courage or confidence or hope; "encouraging advances in medical research"
[adjective] furnishing support and encouragement; "the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher" Synonyms:supporting
[adjective] 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" Synonyms:auspicious, favorable, favourable, lucky, prosperous