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heartened
made more cheerful or hopeful
In more detail
1. (adjective) made to feel more hopeful, confident, or encouraged
2. (verb) past tense of hearten: to make someone feel more hopeful or confident
Examples
- 1. She felt heartened by the positive feedback on her project.
- 2. The good news heartened the whole team.
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