heartening
/ˈhɑrtənɪŋ/
adjective
- Giving encouragement, hope, or confidence; uplifting.
- The teacher found the students' progress very heartening.
- It was heartening to see so many people come together to help.
- The heartening news of her recovery spread quickly.
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noun
- The act or process of giving encouragement or hope.
- The heartening of the troops boosted their morale before battle.
- His speech was a heartening for everyone who felt lost.
- The heartening of the community came through shared effort.