silentencouragement
nounUK /ˈsaɪlənt ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/
US /ˈsaɪlənt ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
Silent encouragement is when someone helps you feel brave without saying any words.
Her smile from across the room was silent encouragement before my big speech.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A quiet sign, like a nod or a thumbs-up, that tells someone to keep going.
He gave me a silent encouragement with a quick nod.
3. The feeling of being cheered on by someone who stays quiet.
The crowd's silent encouragement made the runner push harder.
4. Support shown through actions instead of words.
Leaving a note on her desk was a form of silent encouragement.