Word
nurturing
Phoneticsnur·tur·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnɝtʃɝɪŋ/
UK/nˈɜːtʃəɹɪŋ/
Definition
adj. caring for someone or something and helping them grow or develop.
adj. providing care, support, and encouragement to foster growth or development. Often used to describe environments, relationships, or personality traits.
Examples
“She has a very nurturing personality and loves helping others.”
“The school provides a nurturing environment where students feel safe to express their creative ideas.”
“A successful mentorship requires a nurturing approach that balances critical feedback with the emotional support necessary for a junior colleague to build professional confidence.”
Examples
simple
“She has a very nurturing personality and loves helping others.”
contextual
“The school provides a nurturing environment where students feel safe to express their creative ideas.”
complex
“A successful mentorship requires a nurturing approach that balances critical feedback with the emotional support necessary for a junior colleague to build professional confidence.”
Usage
Commonly used as a participial adjective; often appears before nouns like 'environment', 'relationship', or 'parent'.
Real-World Examples
“It's also important to create healthy, nurturing learning environments that help prepare children for primary school.” “Men who are actively involved as nurturing fathers, for example, are generally less likely to use violence against partners and children.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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