adjective
- cheerful, lively, and full of good spirits
- encouraging or giving comfort; heartening
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English dialect
Usage: archaic or literary
Examples
- The heartsome laughter of children filled the cottage.
- She had a heartsome disposition that lifted everyone's mood.
- It was heartsome news to hear that the lost dog had been found.
- The heartsome music at the festival made the evening memorable.
- Despite the cold weather, the family remained heartsome and content.
- His heartsome nature made him a beloved friend to all.