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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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Investors on Friday were heartened by better-than-expected data from April’s jobs report, which suggested a strengthening labor market despite fears that AI will disrupt employment.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 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

England come into the World Cup heartened by a 3-0 T20 series win in Sri Lanka this week.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

“This decision on jurisdiction does not weigh in on the core First Amendment questions in this case and we are heartened by a strong dissent,” said Esha Bhandari, a member of Khalil’s legal team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

The horses liked it; they pranced a little during the first two miles, heartened by an extra-good breakfast and perhaps conscious of a light hand on the reins.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt