Gladdening: meaning, definitions and examples
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gladdening
[ ˈɡlædənɪŋ ]
feeling
Causing happiness or joy; cheering.
Synonyms
cheering, heartening, uplifting.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gladdening |
Used when something brings happiness or joy in a general sense.
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cheering |
Used when something boosts spirits or morale, often with an element of support or encouragement.
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heartening |
Used when something provides encouragement or reassures in a difficult or uncertain situation.
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uplifting |
Used when something elevates someone's mood or spirit, often in an inspiring or motivational way.
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Examples of usage
- It was a gladdening sight to see the children playing happily in the park.
- The gladdening news of their safe return brought relief to their families.
Translations
Translations of the word "gladdening" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alegrar
🇮🇳 खुश करना (khush karna)
🇩🇪 erfreulich
🇮🇩 menyenangkan
🇺🇦 радісний
🇵🇱 radosny
🇯🇵 喜ばせる (yorokobaseru)
🇫🇷 réjouissant
🇪🇸 alegre
🇹🇷 neşelendiren
🇰🇷 기쁘게 하는 (gippeuge haneun)
🇸🇦 مبهج (mubhij)
🇨🇿 radostný
🇸🇰 radostný
🇨🇳 令人高兴的 (lìng rén gāoxìng de)
🇸🇮 razveseljujoč
🇮🇸 gleðilegt
🇰🇿 қуанышты
🇬🇪 გამხიარულებელი (gankhiarulebeli)
🇦🇿 sevindirici
🇲🇽 alegre
Etymology
The word 'gladdening' is derived from the verb 'gladden', which originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English word 'gladen'. It is a combination of the words 'glad' and the suffix '-en', which is used to form verbs indicating a cause of a state or condition. Over time, 'gladdening' has come to represent the act of causing happiness or joy in others.