as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
it would gladden me to hear you sing again
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as in delighted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladdened
Adjective
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Cazorla playing another season for Oviedo will be hugely welcomed by everyone at his hometown club, while supporters at other stadiums around La Liga will also be delighted at seeing one of Spanish football’s most popular characters once again.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025 -
Among those delighted to see this behavior from Grok was Andrew Torba, CEO of Gab, an X alternative that is a hotbed for white supremacists and Nazis.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Tuesday, June 17 On this family call, no one was joyous.—
Talla Mountjoy,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
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With the sunset pushed back past 10 p.m., there’s plenty of time to pedal around on a bike, drink natural wine on the waterfront between swims, and take in the effortless cool and always joyous vibes of the country.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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This book captures her vibrant, joyful voice in conversation with Toshio Meronek.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Here are our picks for the most joyful surprises and most egregious snubs.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Shore likes to use Canadian bacon for recipes that call for subtle smoke, where the lean meat is rolled or layered with a richer substance like béchamel or hollandaise and gently warmed.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2024
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Water vapor helps trap heat and could also have warmed the planet.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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McKayla Coyle also recommends some jubilant summer bop.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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The huge smile on his face showed how much the goal meant to him as he was engulfed by his jubilant teammates.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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In that moment, Lindsey recalls being surrounded by loved ones, and glad to know what happened to her little girl.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Gladdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdened. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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