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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Wrestlers having legitimate issues backstage has led to multiple feuds that people-pleasing AEW President Tony Khan could not control.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
But gone was the tension of worrying about pleasing a high-strung, perfectionist host.

— Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of pleasing

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Though the picture is mixed for the congressional hopefuls, general sentiments toward democratic socialist candidates and ideas may be warming.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
War compounds the pressures created by warming water, coastal construction, industrial activity, desalination and routine shipping.

— Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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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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The nonprofit claimed that the wildlife has created a fire hazard by feasting on the native plant life.

— Alys Martinez, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Material that isn't consumed by these feasting cosmic titans is channeled to the poles of the black holes, from where it is blasted out as plasma jets.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of feasting

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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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