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adjective

Definition of gladdenednext
as in delighted

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gladdened

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verb

past tense of gladden
as in pleased
to give satisfaction to it would gladden me to hear you sing again

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladdened
  1. delighted
  2. joyous
  3. joyful
  4. warmed
  5. jubilant
  6. thrilled
  7. glad
  8. cheerful
Adjective
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The latest entry to the Meet the Parents franchise premiered over 10 years ago, and fans of the movies might be delighted to learn that Universal Pictures wants to get the original cast together for another sequel.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • His first pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, was pro-legalization; cannabis advocates were delighted.
    Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • While men crave the joyous beauty of motherhood and the freedom of emotional expression, women resent them.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Find out in this joyous show filled with unforgettable characters and thrilling songs that evoke the London of Dickens’ era.
    Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of joyous
Adjective
  • Connecting with our heritage can bring us joy, but connecting with someone else’s heritage can be just as joyful, a gift to compliment our own precious traditions and brightening our commitment to them.
    Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Everything initially feels joyful and merry at the celebration until a gray-haired woman approaches the couple.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of joyful
Verb
  • Coat finger tips in warmed coconut oil and apply to scalp, using it as a slip for the massage.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Since 1979, the Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the global average.
    Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of warmed
Adjective
  • Many Syrians are jubilant about the news and hopeful about the country’s future.
    Chad de Guzman, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • At a jubilant post-sale dinner, Branczik told me that contemporary and modern collectors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios by turning to Old Masters.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of jubilant
Verb
  • Former receiver Marlon Williams, who played for the Knights from 2017-20, was thrilled about Milton’s return.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Even though the findings still have to undergo peer review, scientists are thrilled with the new work.
    Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!
    Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In story-ballet mode, the corps brings the main characters’ props onstage—such as scarves that represent the blood of the security guard’s many victims—and then exits with glad little jetés.
    Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of glad
Adjective
  • In the book, the cynical green character successfully steals Christmas from his cheerful neighbors in Whoville — with help from his pet dog Max — and learns the true meaning of Christmas along the way.
    Athena Sobhan, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cheerful
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