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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The crowd, at first shocked, and then raucously delighted, seemed unable to believe their ears.—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025 -
Maurice was delighted with his goaltender’s performance.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As was the case with Porro weeks before, the Emirates boomed with joyous applause.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But the joyous atmosphere suddenly changed as gunshots sounded across the serene park.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In an emotional moment, his family celebrated the joyful occasion and were seen jumping and hugging one another.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The joyful reunion made everyone in the room smile, leaving no doubt that absence makes the heart grow fonder.—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 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 Wolverines were jubilant as Juda’s score came in.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Our asses were jubilant at the Manhattan special screening.—
Dan Ewen,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 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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The industry is surely glad to hear that the FDA, at least right now, is not implementing a ban for common dyes such as Yellow 5.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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Area beekeepers are always glad to add to their own hives, or share them with other backyard beekeepers.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After congratulating the pregnant women, the husband and wife turn their attention to a cheerful Aisha.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, and the sunny shade adds a cheerful touch to otherwise neutral travel basics.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Gladdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdened. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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