sadden

sad·den

verb \ˈsa-d^ən\

sad·denedsad·den·ing \ˈsad-niŋ, ˈsa-d^ən-iŋ\

Definition of SADDEN

transitive verb

: to make sad

intransitive verb

: to become sad

Examples of SADDEN

1. It saddens me that we could not agree.
2. We were saddened to see how ill she looks.
3. She was saddened over the death of her friend.
4. Her face saddened when she heard the news.

First Known Use of SADDEN

1628

Related to SADDEN

Synonyms

bum (out), burden, dash, deject, get down, oppress, depress, weigh down

Antonyms

brighten, buoy, cheer (up), gladden, lighten, rejoice

Related Words

ail, distress, trouble; afflict, torment, torture; daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dismay, dispirit, get down, unnerve; agitate, bother, concern, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, disturb, exercise, freak (out), perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry

Near Antonyms

animate, enliven, invigorate; assure, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe; excite, inspire, stimulate; elate, exhilarate; encourage, hearten; delight, gratify, please; boost, elevate, lift, uplift

Rhymes with SADDEN

Fadden, gladden, madden