as in delighted
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as in pleased
to give satisfaction to
it would gladden me to hear you sing again
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladdened
Adjective
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But perhaps no one will be more delighted than the previously relatively unknown star, Borisov, who has become the first Russian actor to earn an Oscar nomination in a performance category since 1977.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025 -
Family-friendly Offerings My 13-year-old daughter, who up until now has only been on expedition cruises, was delighted with World Europa’s kid-friendly offerings, including multiple arcades, virtual reality rides, and F1 simulator cars that were, admittedly, fun for us adults, too.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, January 20 could be a super joyous occasion for many people.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The moralising will subside when Neymar calls it a day, be that next week or — here’s hoping — in a couple of years, after a joyous swansong with Chicago or Santos or Flamengo, maybe even one final tilt at the World Cup.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The initial sight of Clark and Swift in a suite together after the pop star previously extended an invitation to Clark months ago provided a joyful dose of fan service for some.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Kelce’s offensive explosion elicited joyful reactions from his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift, who took in the game from a suite, alongside WNBA phenom - and lifelong Chiefs fan – Caitlin Clark.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 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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The place was swarming with a jubilant crowd of Trump supporters in bright red MAGA hats, watching reruns of the Trumps bidding farewell to the Bidens on giant television screens.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Bruno's reaction—a jubilant leap to greet his sibling—sets the tone for the duo's energetic bond.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 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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But the City by the Bay was not the only one with glad tidings.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Lynch, who died last week, at seventy-eight, made films in which every cheerful surface seemed to obscure an eerie reality.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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Videos of their vigorous, cheerful efforts soon went viral, drew international coverage and were a forceful counterpoint to Trump’s xenophobic insults.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Gladdened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladdened. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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