English Reference
Adjective

nurturing

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈnɝtʃɝɪŋ/ UK /nˈɜːtʃəɹɪŋ/ nur·tur·ing

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.


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'.

It's also important to create healthy, nurturing learning environments that help prepare children for primary school.

Phys.org· 7 Sept 2026

Men who are actively involved as nurturing fathers, for example, are generally less likely to use violence against partners and children.

Phys.org· 18 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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