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gladdening 1 of 2

adjective

as in comforting
making one feel good inside the overdue change to warm, sunny weather is gladdening

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gladdening

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verb

present participle of gladden
as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to it would gladden me to hear you sing again

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladdening
  1. comforting
  2. pleasing
  3. encouraging
  4. delighting
  5. rewarding
  6. satisfying
  7. fulfilling
  8. warming
Adjective
  • To sort of have that guarantee that people really care about something is really comforting as an actor and really exciting.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Soft, moist, and perfectly spiced, pumpkin bread is one of those comforting treats that embodies the season for me.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of comforting
Verb
  • But a taste for a cheap, crowd-pleasing meal may be something the two leaders share.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd-pleasing dinner can satisfy just about any craving.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • In fact, there are more encouraging signs that the Cowboys’ defense is simply a work in progress rather than a lost hope.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Worthington Enterprises — The industrial manufacturing company's stock rose 4% on an encouraging outlook from leadership.
    — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Verb
  • Here, misfits are welcome, and bric-a-brac is part of the appeal; the wonderfully bizarre name and devil-may-care attitude have been confusing (and delighting) first-timers for more than 70 years.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026
  • It’s been a little over a year since San Jose said farewell to Sophia, the 21-year-old jaguar who had been at the San Jose zoo for nearly her entire life, delighting millions of guests.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of delighting
Adjective
  • As an actor, having the opportunity to voice both Homer and Adrian’s creations is immensely rewarding and recording in tandem with Audible’s cutting-edge production is a dream come true.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The president is more concerned with rewarding slavish loyalty than supporting electability.
    — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of rewarding
Verb
  • The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Adding Protein The healthy fats and fiber in avocado toast are satisfying and can help keep you feeling full.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • The most fulfilling part for me in telling the adult stories was the message of taking accountability and the power of forgiveness.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But having something to look forward to can make the transition smoother and more fulfilling.
    — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • The afternoon hours will feature cloudy to mostly cloudy skies with gradually warming temperatures into the upper 60s to around 70°.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • As the weather cools, a cooler kitchen can mean more time warming the oven’s interior.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of warming
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“Gladdening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdening. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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