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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heartened

McShane and Sartenaer have been heartened by the immediate response to the documentary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

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

I’m quite heartened to see that the public is having the right reaction to digital technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 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

This victory hath heartened those upon this frigate greatly.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson