noun
- a person or thing that makes someone happy or cheerful
Usage: informal; often used in literary or poetic contexts
Examples
- Music is a gladdener of the heart on difficult days.
- Her smile was a gladdener to everyone in the room.
- A good book can be a gladdener when you're feeling low.
- The arrival of spring is nature's gladdener after a long winter.
- His jokes were always a gladdener at family gatherings.