GLADDED Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

gladded

verb

past tense of glad, archaic

as in pleased

to give satisfaction to it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again

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Alicent will not be pleased by the death of her innocent daughter.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Jim was, however, pleased to see that Citi thinks Azure is doing well.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of pleased

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The court did not decide whether the particular geofence warrant ultimately satisfied the Fourth Amendment's probable cause and particularity requirements.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
A day later, the Twins satisfied another need with a trade for starting pitcher Dean Kremer.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfied

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Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth until warmed through, or microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring after each, until warmed through.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
And the glow of the eight-game winning streak has warmed the hearts of many Royals fans who had given up on the team.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of warmed

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Despite its rural Republican reputation, people were thrilled to see him, said Adrienne Quinn Martin, chair of the Hood County Democratic Party.

— Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
So Ehudin was thrilled to card a 2-under 70 and earn the second of two spots in a field of about 60 at Winters Run Golf Club in Bel Air on June 29.

— Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrilled

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Unfortunately, the results haven’t been pretty as edge Chop Robinson has feasted on the seven-year veteran.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
CT scans showed a full stomach, suggesting the boy had feasted before the sacrificial ceremony, as well as a dilated esophagus consistent with vomiting.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

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