Heartswelling

//ˈhɑː(ɹ)tˌswɛlɪŋ// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    heartwrenching

    "powerful, heartswelling music"

Synonyms

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excitingexhilaratingpulse-pounding

Antonyms

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dreich

Example

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"but her happiness was of a quiet, deep, heart-swelling sort; and though never a great talker, she was always more inclined to silence when feeling most strongly"

Etymology

From heart + swelling.

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