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Synonyms & Similar Words
delight
cheer
thrill
please
satisfy
gratify
exhilarate
enthuse
inspire
uplift
hearten
encourage
buoy
elate
elevate
inspire
invigorate
animate
enliven
revitalize
rejuvenate
refresh
renew
restore
gladdened
overjoy
rejoice
revel
bask
luxuriate
indulge
savor
relish
appreciate
value
treasure
adore
love
cherish
fondle
dote
pamper
spoil
coddle
cosset
Meaning of Gladden
The primary meaning of the word "Gladden" is to make someone feel happy or more cheerful.
Definitions
- To make someone feel happy or more cheerful
- * To become or feel happy or more cheerful
- * To bring joy or delight to someone
Etymology of Gladden
The word "Gladden" has its roots in Old English "glædan", which is derived from "glæd" meaning happy or joyful, and is related to the Old Norse "glæða" and Old High German "glätan"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the act of making someone feel happy or cheerful
Example Uses
- The news of her engagement gladdened her parents' hearts
- * The warm sunshine gladdened the faces of the children playing outside
- * The sound of birdsong gladdened the atmosphere of the forest