supportively

Examples

• All

• "Heather rested her hand on his; she squeezed his hand supportively.

  Fiction book (1998)

• The teacher nodded supportively as the student explained their idea.

• But the fact remained that she was squeezing his hand supportively.

  Fiction book (1998)

• The other women chuckled supportively.

  Fiction book (1996)

• " But we must carry on, " she then smiled, placing her hand supportively on his.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Every team needs a cheerleader, someone who behaves thoughtfully and supportively no matter what, a person who nurtures those around them.

  Blog text (12)

• He glanced at Jayge, who nodded supportively.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Having worked first with troubled youth at Lakeside Residence in Kalamazoo, and later with adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness at Livingston County Community Mental Health, Chris is able to communicate effectively and supportively with a wide variety of individuals and their families in times of crisis.

  Academic text (2003)

• Evidence also affirms that parents who think about behavior within a developmental context usually respond to their children more adaptively and supportively than do parents who lack that framework (Dekovic, Gerris, & Janssens, 1991).

  Academic text (1995)

• She smiled supportively when he shared his concerns about the project.

Synonyms

F

favorably

vssupportively

• US

36 2.3

In a way that shows approval or support

focuses more on encouragement and not only approval

A

approvingly

vssupportively

7 3.4

In a way that shows approval

includes broader support and encouragement beyond simple praise

R

reassuringly

vssupportively

6 3.5

In a way that makes someone feel less worried

leans more toward encouragement and approval than only easing worry

E

encouragingly

vssupportively

3 3.2

In a way that gives someone more confidence or hope

supports more broadly including approval as well as encouragement

C

comfortingly

vssupportively

2 3.3

In a way that makes someone feel calm and less worried

leans more toward active support and encouragement than mere comfort

C

consolingly

vssupportively

1 5.6

In a way that helps someone feel less sad

is broader covering encouragement and approval beyond consoling

H

hearteningly

vssupportively

4.7

In a way that gives people hope

is broader also covering steady approval and general support

A

assuringly

vssupportively

4.1

In a way that makes someone feel less worried and more confident

focuses more on general support and approval than just calming

How Supportive

steadfastly

15 5.8

supportively

1 3.3

encouragingly

3 3.2

comfortingly

2 3.3

helpfully

9 1.0

Surface Forms

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Etymology