adj
Uncommon
nurturing
Nurturing (adj) means caring and supportive, especially in a way that encourages growth or development. Example: “She grew up in a warm and nurturing household.”
adj
1
Caring and supportive, especially in a way that encourages growth or development.
"She grew up in a warm and nurturing household."
verb
1
Present participle of nurture: caring for and encouraging the growth of.
"He has spent years nurturing young talent at the club."
How to use nurturing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProviding warm, supportive care that helps someone or something grow.
Common pairings
a nurturing environment
nurturing parent
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more nurturing
- Superlative
- most nurturing
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What does “nurturing” mean?
The word “nurturing” means caring and supportive, especially in a way that encourages growth or development. In plain terms, providing warm, supportive care that helps someone or something grow.
How do you use “nurturing” in a sentence?
Here is “nurturing” used in a sentence: “She grew up in a warm and nurturing household.”
What part of speech is “nurturing”?
Depending on how it is used, “nurturing” can be an adjective and a verb.
Is “nurturing” a common word?
“Nurturing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “nurturing” have?
“Nurturing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: caring and supportive, especially in a way that encourages growth or development.
