1. giving courage, hope, or confidence; encouraging

Examples

• The coach’s heartening words motivated the team before the championship game.
• It was heartening to see so many volunteers helping at the food bank.
• The patient’s recovery showed heartening progress after the surgery.
• Her heartening smile made everyone feel welcome at the new school.
• The heartening news about the fundraiser’s success spread quickly through town.
• Despite the challenges, the community’s heartening response was overwhelming.