gladdened
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Made joyful or happy: Describes a state of being made to feel joy, pleasure, or cheerfulness. It implies a change from a previous state to a happier one, often as a result of a specific cause or event.
Usage
- The word "gladdened" is used to describe a person's emotional state after something has caused them to feel happy or pleased. It is often used in more formal or literary contexts than the simpler word "happy."
- It is typically used as a predicate adjective (following a linking verb like , , ) or occasionally as an attributive adjective before a noun.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She was gladdened by the good news from her family.
- His heart felt gladdened at the sight of his old friends.
- The gladdened crowd cheered for the returning heroes.
Advanced Usage
- "to gladden the heart": A common phrase meaning to make someone feel very happy or comforted.
- The kind words from the stranger gladdened her heart.
Variants and Related Words
- Gladden (verb): To make glad or happy; to please.
- The victory will gladden the hearts of their supporters.
- Glad (adjective): Feeling pleasure or happiness.
- I am glad you could come.
Synonyms
- Delighted: Very pleased.
- Cheered: Made happier or more hopeful.
- Heartened: Given courage, hope, or confidence; encouraged.
- Elated: Very happy and excited.
Antonyms
- Saddened: Made sad.
- Depressed: In a state of unhappiness or despondency.
- Disheartened: Having lost determination or confidence.
Adjective
- made joyful
- the sun and the wind on his back made him feel exhilarated--happy to be alive