heartened

VERB

raise someone's spirits

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animate arouse assure buoy cheer comfort embolden encourage energize inspire reassure strengthen

STRONG

console enliven incite inspirit rally revivify rouse steel stimulate stir

WEAK

buck up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depress discourage dishearten dissuade hurt weaken

STRONG

calm dull

WEAK

bring down

Example Sentences

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Republican congressman Zach Nunn wrote on X that he was "heartened by the ceasefire."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The MND Association also said it was "heartened" to see Baroness Casey had listened and recommended the need for a fast-track passport enabling people with MND to secure the care and support they need.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

By laying all of this bare, you will feel a great sense of relief, and feel heartened that you have done the right thing.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

The entrepreneur said he didn’t decide to protest because of those comments, but that he was heartened by the prospect of international support for the protesters and their calls for a change of government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

At the time it heartened me that Bunny, in spite of his obviously disturbed state of mind, nonetheless continued to follow the old routine so easily.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt