verb
- past tense and past participle of gladden; made happy or pleased
Examples
- The good news gladdened her heart.
- He was gladdened by the unexpected visit from his old friend.
- The children’s laughter gladdened everyone at the party.
- She felt gladdened by the warm reception she received.
- The teacher was gladdened to see her students’ improvement.
- His success gladdened his parents immensely.