GLADDING Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

gladding

verb

present participle of glad, archaic

as in pleasing

to give satisfaction to it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again

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Former Angels executives, however, can recite chapter and verse the difficulty of pleasing Moreno.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Two classic Southern recipes, pimiento cheese and sausage balls, come together to create one crowd-pleasing appetizer.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

Definition of pleasing

Verb

That said, meeting the basic standard for forgiveness also involves satisfying several other important requirements, too.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The Scriptures and textbook are infinitely fresh guidebooks to our unique place in Love’s ever-satisfying divine adventure.

— Tony Lobl, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfying

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These measures account for the planet-warming pollution caused by a company’s operations and energy usage — and California’s regulations apply to activity outside the state.

— Olivia Raimonde, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
The temperatures across the area are expected to begin warming again starting in the middle of next week.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of warming

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The xx was particularly phenomenal, delighting a huge turnout of fans with selections from all three of the full-lengths that constitute this dreamy English indie-pop band’s excellent catalog.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
The match showcased all competitors, with Solo even mocking Jey Uso, delighting the crowd.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of delighting

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Few contemporary A-list actors give better scared face than her, and as with her psychologically fraught pop star in Mother Mary, there’s a physicality to her action-mom turn here that’s thrilling to watch.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
The animation is more than just impressive, the songs — including a gem from the Backstreet Boys — are terrific and the action sequences are exciting and thrilling to behold.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrilling

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The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of amusing

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