heart·en /ˈhɑːtn $ ˈhɑːr-/ verb [transitiveT]HAPPYto make someone feel happier and more hopeful 使高兴;使振作,鼓舞 OPP disheartennI was heartened to see her looking so well.
n Grammar Hearten is usually passive.
—heartening adjectiveadj
—hearteningly adverbadv