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Meaning of gladden
to make someone feel happy or more cheerful
Etymology of gladden
The word "gladden" has its roots in Old English "glædan" which means to make glad or rejoice, derived from "glæd" meaning glad or joyful, and is related to other Germanic words such as Old Norse "glæða" and Old High German "geliden"
Synonyms
delight
cheer
thrill
please
satisfy
gratify
enchant
captivate
charm
entertain
amuse
divert
rejoice
elate
exhilarate
elevate
uplift
inspire
hearten
encourage
motivate
invigorate
refresh
renew
restore
revitalize
gladdening
brighten
lighten
buoy
boost
lift
raise
stir
animate
vivify
quicken
enliven
animate
thrill
electrify
galvanize
stimulate
rouse
awaken
kindle
ignite
excite
arouse
Definitions
- to make someone feel happy or more cheerful
- * to give someone a feeling of great pleasure or joy
Usage Examples
- The news of her engagement gladdened her parents' hearts
- * The smell of freshly baked cookies gladdened the children
- * The warm sunshine gladdened the faces of the hikers
Antonyms
sadden
depress
dishearten
discourage
dismay
dispirit
deject
demoralize
disillusion
discontent
unhappy
unhappy
displeased
dissatisfied
disgruntled
discontented
despondent
despairing
hopeless
miserable
wretched
gloomy
dismal
somber
melancholy
sorrowful
mournful
lamentable