What does heartening mean?
Heartening means Cheerfully encouraging..
Heartening
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Cheerfully encouraging..
Definitions by Sense
- Cheerfully encouraging.
- present participle and gerund of hearten
Example Sentences
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Synonyms for heartening
Antonyms for heartening
Related Words
Word Forms
- more heartening
- most heartening
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for heartening?
Common synonyms include encouraging, inspiriting.
What is the opposite of heartening?
Possible antonyms include disheartening.
How do you use heartening in a sentence?
Use heartening where its definition matches the intended context.
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