as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
it would gladden me to hear you sing again
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as in delighted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladdened
Adjective
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Cazorla playing another season for Oviedo will be hugely welcomed by everyone at his hometown club, while supporters at other stadiums around La Liga will also be delighted at seeing one of Spanish football’s most popular characters once again.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 July 2025 -
Paramount Artistic Director Jim Corti is delighted but not necessarily surprised by Wetzel’s level of fandom.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Shortly after, Smoke and Stack open their new establishment, and the party starts as a joyous occasion.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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The Lunar New Year, a joyous celebration observed across East Asia, marks the beginning of spring on the lunisolar calendar.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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From panel stages to comedy sets, the stories told here are layered, instructive and deeply joyful.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Mort paused mid-play, nudged the rug back into place, and only then resumed his joyful dash.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 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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McKayla Coyle also recommends some jubilant summer bop.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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The huge smile on his face showed how much the goal meant to him as he was engulfed by his jubilant teammates.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 July 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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In that moment, Lindsey recalls being surrounded by loved ones, and glad to know what happened to her little girl.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Suzie Whitelaw, founder of Save Our Beaches San Clemente, was glad to hear the two-year study was back on track, after emergency work needs slowed progress.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Gladdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdened. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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