as in delighted
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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
Adjective
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After attention from delighted passengers grew, the possum eventually left the gift shop on its own and wandered into the main terminal, apparently ready to explore new horizons.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Trump delighted in mocking him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Glosson is pleased her friend's contributions are being honored.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Opening day is a joyous thing, a classic source of eternal optimism.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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That gives its performances on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, a bit more social urgency, though the chorus will no doubt inject the same joyous vigor and skill that it is known for.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The president satisfied his own ego, displaying no patience, as other bloodthirsty warlords throughout history.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Miami also declined to offer Jovic, though there’s no indication that his inclusion would have satisfied Phoenix.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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However, Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York - the second most senior bishop in the Church of England - told NPR that the occasion marking Mullally's installation as the archbishop of Canterbury was a joyful one.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lightweight floral print dresses can be worn under (or over) a collared shirt in a contrasting hue for some joyful juxtaposition.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Temperatures have warmed well into the upper 70s to mid 80s across our region, but dew points are in the upper 40s to low 50s, yielding high cloud bases.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Democrats did not view it as a good faith effort, and, feeling buoyed about their chances in the midterms, said Bondi further damaged her credibility with a party hoping to take the majority.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
12 Feb. 2026
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The online hype faded but the stock stayed relatively buoyed.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Knicks have feasted on a soft part of their schedule, beating Indiana twice, Utah, Brooklyn and Washington during the winning streak, which came entirely against teams with losing records.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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All across Northern California, diners feasted on matsutake in countless forms.—
Becky Duffett,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Gladdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdened. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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