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 /ˈhɑː.tənd/

Adjective

made more cheerful or optimistic

Example:
She felt heartened by the support of her friends.
We were heartened to see the progress being made.
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