sup ‧ por ‧ tive /səˈpɔːtɪv $ -ɔːr-/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ support , ↑ supporter ; adjective : ↑ supportive , ↑ supporting ; verb : ↑ support ]
giving help or encouragement, especially to someone who is in a difficult situation – used to show approval:
My family were very supportive throughout the divorce.