Meaning & use
nurturing
Caring for and encouraging the growth, development, or well-being of someone or something.
See it in a sentence
The teacher created a nurturing classroom where students felt safe to make mistakes.
Their grandmother was a nurturing presence throughout their difficult childhood.
A note on using this word
'Nurturing' can also be a verb, as in 'nurturing a young plant,' meaning to help it grow.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
neglectful
Another way to use it
2. verb
To care for and help someone or something grow or develop.
Good coaches focus on nurturing confidence as much as skill.
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