Dictionary Entry

supportive

adjective

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Meaning

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Providing encouragement, help, or emotional backing to someone.

Example Sentence

My family was very supportive when I decided to pursue a career in art.

Usage Note

Used to describe a person, action, or thing that offers help, encouragement, or emotional backing, often in challenging times. It highlights reliability and positive influence.

Synonyms

helpful encouraging assisting backing loyal understanding

Antonyms

unsupportive critical opposing hostile indifferent unhelpful