heartening Definition

encouraging, inspiriting, gratifying, pleasing, inspiring, refreshing, uplifting, reassuring, exciting, comforting, positive, hopeful, rewarding, pleased, promising, delighted, welcome, exhilarating, upbeat, encouraged, supportive, nurturing, stimulating, fostering, promoting, disheartening, surprising, disconcerting, remarkable, commendable, saddening, noteworthy, instructive, heartwarming, startling, interesting, dismaying, distressing, troubling, shocking, disturbing, galling, unsurprising, dispiriting, sobering, sad, alarming, fascinating, worrisome, ironic, disappointing, humbling, astonishing, depressing, enlightening, important, discouraging, impressive, praiseworthy, salutary, amazing, disquieting, heartbreaking, ironical, gladdening, unnerving, eyeopener, puzzling, appreciative, unsettling, notable, astounding, admirable, wonderful, edifying, poignant, impressed, enthused, frustrating, perplexing, paradoxical, baffling, curious, overjoyed, intriguing, frightening, marvelous, perturbing, evident, discomfiting, laudable, chuffed, thrilling, momentous, elated, unfortunate, appalling, satisfying, strange, grim,