heartening
|heart/en/ing|
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/ˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
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/ˈhɑːtənɪŋ/
(hearten)
to encourage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heartening' originates from the verb 'hearten', which comes from the Old English word 'heorte', meaning 'heart'.
Historical Evolution
'hearten' evolved from the Old English 'heorte', which was used to mean 'to give courage or confidence'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give courage or confidence', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing cheerfulness or encouragement'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing cheerfulness or encouragement.
The news of the team's victory was heartening to the fans.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45