In a way that gives hope, confidence, or support; in an encouraging manner.
From 'encouraging' (present participle of 'encourage') + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix). Traces back through Old French 'encourager' to Latin 'cor' (heart).
The word 'encourage' literally means 'to give heart'—so when someone speaks encouragingly, they're actually attempting to put courage back into someone's heart, which is a beautiful concept!
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