heartened
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Borrowers had been heartened by the regular falls in mortgage rates during June and early July, but brokers say the latest changes are evidence of the uncertainty in the sector.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
We’re heartened by that progress, but the work goes on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Clark is also heartened that the average withdrawal amount remains low, with a median withdrawal of $1,900, down slightly from $2,100 in 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 4, 2026
There’s no way to replace all that was lost in less than two weeks, but Smook has been heartened by the support.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
But they were heartened, somewhat, to know that they would be able to speak about the character of Abdulrahman Zeitoun.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
