to gladden

Examples

• All

• "My heart's already gladdened at the thought of seeing you again," Ahtenhurat said.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Your words have gladdened my heart, wizard.

  Fiction book (1999)

• Life is short and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel with us.

• And it is good for our relationship as it gladdens my heart toward you.

  Poor Things (2023)

• Speaking of Rachel, she had great work today, which gladdened my heart.

  Blog text (18)

• And you, little Parthenope, it gladdens my heart to see you.

  Fiction book (1995)

• The feelings with which she was inundated gladdened her, excited her, and frightened her to death.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Blessed art Thou, O God, who gladdens the bridegroom and the bride.

  Defiance (2008)

• Have you never heard the old saying, 'Nothing gladdens the heart of the Sidhe more than the misfortune of a friend'?

  Fiction book (2000)

• We had a grand past, that cycle's end, and everyone slept soundly, hunger assuaged and hearts gladdened.

  Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

C

to cheer

vsto gladden

392 1.0

To make someone feel happier

causes broader pleasure or gladness rather than just lifting mood

P

to please

vsto gladden

216 1.0

To make someone happy or satisfied

creates general pleasure rather than focusing on satisfying wishes

O

to overjoy

vsto gladden

21 4.1

Make someone very happy

is less intense, producing ordinary pleasure not extreme delight

E

to elate

vsto gladden

19 6.4

To make someone feel very happy and proud

produces milder pleasure without strong pride or intense excitement

B

to bring joy

vsto gladden

12 2.3

To make someone feel happy

is the same meaning but often used as a short phrase

G

to gratify

vsto gladden

11 4.6

To please someone or make them feel happy

focuses on general gladness rather than satisfying a specific want

Antonyms

S

to sadden

76 2.3

To make someone feel sad

How Happy

to elate

19 6.4

to delight

79 2.1

to gladden

1 3.5

to cheer

392 1.0

to please

216 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology