hortative — giving or serving as encouragement; urging or exhorting someone to do something

an enthusiastic basketball coach leans forward with raised hands and an encouraging smile toward a hesitant young player. The coach gestures confidently toward the basketball hoop while speaking with animated body language. The nervous student looks uncertain at first but begins to straighten up and hold the basketball more firmly. The coach's encouraging words and supportive gestures give the student visible confidence to attempt the shot. Other students in the background watch hopefully as the player prepares to try. someone giving encouragement and urging another person to take action