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adjective

Definition of gladdeningnext
as in comforting
making one feel good inside the overdue change to warm, sunny weather is gladdening

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gladdening

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verb

present participle of gladden
as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to it would gladden me to hear you sing again

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladdening
  1. pleasing
  2. encouraging
  3. rewarding
  4. satisfying
  5. fulfilling
  6. warming
  7. gratifying
  8. feasting
Verb
  • Chock-full of vegetables, this crowd-pleasing dish evokes the taste of ratatouille.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Paul McCartney has been enjoying rave reviews for his latest concerts – pleasing thousands of fans with an energetic set that encompasses songs from his entire career, including his time with The Beatles, Wings and his own solo material.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of pleasing
Adjective
  • Model healthy boundaries by setting expectations for email response times, limiting after-hours communications, and encouraging time off.
    Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Although overall inflation has picked up, the details have been more encouraging for Fed officials looking for a pullback.
    Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • In those instances, the Humane Society recommends rewarding good behavior and ignoring any attention-seeking antics.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That's been really rewarding and maybe a story that was not told as widely as just the projects themselves.
    Amy Feldman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of rewarding
Verb
  • There’s something satisfying about singing together.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That means the industry’s primary goal is to generate profit by charging premiums to customers and managing claims to minimize payouts while complying with regulations and satisfying customers.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • When employees understand how their work drives organizational success, the work becomes more purpose-driven and, therefore, more fulfilling.
    Katya Laviolette, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • There is nothing more fulfilling than bringing a dog back from a bad situation and giving them a happy life.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfilling
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  • Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.
    Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of warming
Adjective
  • Building and growing teams is enormously gratifying.
    Jack McCullough, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • For the Franklin family, the Rose Estate’s revival has been especially gratifying.
    Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of gratifying
Verb
  • Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.
    Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of feasting
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