| He said he had been heartened by the support from parents and youngsters at the school. |
| I arrive home and am heartened by the sight of my dog sitting patiently in front of the gates awaiting my arrival. |
| If you're having lobster bisque as a starter on Christmas Day, you'll be heartened to know it was probably harvested off the coast of Scotland. |
| While the attacks darkened the mood of our country, I am heartened to know that the core values of Americans remain strong. |
| I am heartened by the quality of our people and I feel confident of meeting any future challenges. |
| Anyone holding the view that history is by definition boring and stodgy stuff will be heartened and intrigued by this account. |
