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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By building ethical, explainable and collaborative AI systems, agencies can keep clients delighted and employees empowered.—
Joel Frenette,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025 -
The machine was actually suggested to him by his primary care physician, both of whom are delighted with its smart design and solid construction.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their presence becomes a brief, joyous interruption.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The internet has shared in a joyous moment between a couple as a man saw his girlfriend's natural hair for the first time, and appeared to instantly fall in love again.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dad was proof that life didn’t end—indeed, could become more joyful—after sobriety.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Bangladeshi pre-wedding party was filled with joyful music and dancing, plus purifying turmeric blessings.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
6 Aug. 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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The Lionesses, England’s national women’s soccer team, celebrated their second consecutive victory in London with scores of fans lining the streets for a jubilant parade.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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As jubilant Pride celebrants flooded the area, two smaller groups in that crowd separated from the pack, eyeing each other, Kenny said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 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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Manager Will Venable was glad to continue writing Robert’s name in the Sox lineup.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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And the entire game turning into an arduous light level slog, light level being something that most players were glad to see almost entirely left behind the last few years, is exhausting.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The movie’s most affecting moments are between Lynette and her brother, played with disarming cheerful innocence by Gottsagen and with alarming distress when Kenny is placed in tense situations.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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Others expressed their appreciation for the remodel, calling it bright and cheerful.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Gladdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdened. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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