heartening Definition
making someone feel more cheerful and hopeful.
Using heartening: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heartening" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The news of the vaccine's success was heartening for everyone.
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Her words were heartening and gave me hope for the future.
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The support from the community was heartening to see.
heartening Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for heartening
Antonyms for heartening
Summary: heartening in Brief
The term 'heartening' [ˈhɑːrt(ə)nɪŋ] refers to something that makes someone feel more cheerful and hopeful. It is often used to describe positive news or encouraging words, such as 'The news of the vaccine's success was heartening for everyone.' 'Heartening' has synonyms like 'encouraging,' 'inspiring,' and 'uplifting,' and antonyms like 'discouraging,' 'disheartening,' and 'demoralizing.'
