Printable Encouragement Coloring Pages for adults

Encouragement is a common English noun, attested since the 15th century and formed from the verb “encourage” plus the suffix “-ment.” It denotes the act of giving someone courage, confidence, or hope. The term is defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (first published in 1828 in Springfield, Massachusetts) and listed in the Oxford English Dictionary, published in Oxford, United Kingdom. Its use became widespread in 20th-century pedagogical and sports literature, notably in the United States and the United Kingdom, to describe words or gestures that support an effort.