to gladdened

3.0

To make someone feel happy

verb
/ˈɡlædənd/

: alegrado

She was gladdened by the unexpected arrival of her old friends.

Examples

The news of their success gladdened everyone in the office.
His kind words gladdened me immensely.
His heart was gladdened by the cheerful atmosphere at the festival.
The news gladdened her heart.
The children's laughter gladdened the teacher as they played outside.
Hearing her favorite song gladdened him during a tough day at work.
The beautiful sunset gladdened everyone at the beach that evening.

Synonyms

glad

vsto gladdened

∞ 1.0

Feeling pleased or happy about something

is a caused, slightly stronger feeling of pleasure than calm happiness

excited

vsto gladdened

∞ 1.0

Feeling very happy and eager about something

is a caused pleasant feeling that is more steady and less eager

pleased

vsto gladdened

936 1.0

Feeling happy or satisfied about something

is a caused pleasure that is often a bit stronger than mild contentment

delighted

vsto gladdened

228 1.0

Feeling very happy about something good

is a caused joy that is often less intense than very pleasure

thrilled

vsto gladdened

171 2.3

Feeling very excited and happy

is a caused joy that is usually less intense and calmer

joyful

vsto gladdened

70 1.0

Feeling or showing great happiness

is a caused joy that tends to be milder than full happiness

ecstatic

vsto gladdened

69 4.5

Feeling very happy and excited

is a caused gladness that is notable but far less overwhelming

joyous

vsto gladdened

62 1.8

Feeling very happy and showing it

is a caused pleasure that is usually less broad or celebratory

jubilant

vsto gladdened

15 5.0

Feeling very happy because of a success or a good event

is a caused gladness that is more general and not always triumphal

gleeful

vsto gladdened

12 1.2

Very happy and excited in a playful way

is a caused gladness that is generally less exuberant and boisterous

elated

vsto gladdened

11 4.0

Feeling very happy and excited because of good news or success

is a caused pleasure that usually lacks such high energy

overjoyed

vsto gladdened

10 2.1

Feeling very happy and excited about something good

is a caused pleasure that is strong but not as extreme

exhilarated

vsto gladdened

2 4.4

Feeling very happy and full of energy

is a caused pleasure that is typically calmer and less energized

mirthful

vsto gladdened

1 6.3

Full of joy and laughter

is a caused pleasant feeling without the emphasis on laughter

gladsome

vsto gladdened

Archaic

1 9.0

Feeling happy and cheerful

is a caused pleasure that is similar but can be more momentary

enraptured

vsto gladdened

Literature

7.2

Full of great joy and wonder

is a caused joy that is substantial but not usually rapturous

Antonyms

sad

∞ 1.0

Feeling unhappy or upset because of something

displeased

7 3.7

Not happy and a little annoyed

How Happy

overjoyed

10 2.1

delighted

228 1.0

to gladdened

3.0

pleased

936 1.0

content

108 1.0

Surface Forms

gladden infinitive

gladdened past

gladdened past participle

gladdening present participle

gladdens third person singular

Morphology

gladdened = gladden (transparent) = glad + en + ed

The past form 'gladdened' is a regular -ed form of 'gladden', which itself is a straightforward derivation from 'glad' + '-en'.

Etymology

Gladdened comes from the old English word glad, which once meant 'bright' or 'pleased', and the ending -en means 'to make'. So, to be gladdened is to be 'made glad' or joyful.