Meaning of the word heartened in English

What does heartened mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

heartened

US /ˈhɑːr.t̬ənd/
UK /ˈhɑːr.t̬ənd/

Adjective

1.

feeling happier and more positive about something:

Example:
I was heartened to hear reports that the tickets for the show were selling well.
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