hearten
verb (used with object)
to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
heartened
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past participleof hearten.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof hearten.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
heartenverb (used with object)to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
Example Sentences
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"And I was heartened to hear Julia reflect that that was the experience that took place in our office."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Investors seemed heartened by news that British authorities have cleared Ellison’s proposed takeover.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
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
Not everyone in the region is so heartened; the war has shattered the illusion that the Gulf is a luxurious safe haven.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
As we started for the Globe in the morning, I was heartened to see that, for a change, the sky was clear.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
