hearten

[hahr-tn]

verb (used with object)

1. to give courage or confidence to; cheer.

hearten

/ ˈhɑːtən /

verb

1. to make or become cheerful

Other Word Forms

• heartener noun
• hearteningly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of hearten¹

First recorded in 1520–30; heart + -en ¹

Example Sentences

In these tinderbox times, there is something heartening in the daily gathering.

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It’s heartening, especially once viewers realize these are fellow Borderland escapees who have picked themselves up from the dire circumstances that led to their otherworldly journey in the first place.

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Regardless, we should all be very heartened to know that, for the time being, Kimmel has no intention of quitting his day job.

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He would have been heartened to have heard these words from each of the Artemis II crew.

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An early preview, in the form of a Times interview this month, made headlines around the world, and she's been heartened by the response.

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Related Words

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