Heartening is a word that is used to describe something that makes you feel good. It can be something small, like a compliment, or something big, like a victory.
The article was heartening, because it showed that the number of people who are vegan is growing.
The victory was heartening, because it showed that the team was able to win despite being down by several points at the beginning of the game.
adjective
cheerfully encouraging
Synonyms:
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Many Chinese seem heartened, even inspired, by Xi's down to earth style.
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The response was heartening.
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I'm heartened the Cabal is in good hands.
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But many other fishermen at the meeting were heartened by the cuts.
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Heartened, the draconians dig through the rocks to rescue Kang.
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The marked easing in the rate of contraction at UK manufacturers is heartening.
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Well, I'm frankly heartened by the emerging disapproval of that demographic.
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It is nonetheless heartening to see some kind of comment on the talk page.
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Other developments in recent days further heartened deficit hawks.
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I am heartened by the professionalism and courtesy i've found here.