nurturing

Definitions

The act of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.

Characterized by providing love, support, and the necessary conditions for healthy development.

Examples

She has a very nurturing personality that makes everyone feel welcome.

The teacher provided a nurturing environment where students felt safe to express their ideas.

Nurturing your plants with enough sunlight and water is essential for their growth.

Synonyms

caring supportive fostering nourishing protective encouraging maternal

Antonyms

neglectful uncaring harmful indifferent destructive cold abusive