hearten
verb (used with object)
to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
has been heartening
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present perfect progressiveof hearten (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Levine said it has been heartening to receive support, love and compassion for all of the death, pain and suffering, but there has also been a fair degree of silence from some interfaith leaders.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
What has been heartening to her is seeing how on Maui, Native Hawaiians and other locals have come together to help one another emerge from the wreckage.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2023
"It has been heartening to see our community send so much love to this young man's family," he added.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2023
Allan Chartrand, an ecotoxicologist who first estimated the extent of the DDT dumping in the 1980s, said it has been heartening to see so many puzzle pieces from the past finally coming together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2022
It has been heartening to see major news organizations avoid overuse of the Uvalde killer’s name and picture.
From Washington Post ● May 27, 2022
