gladdened

Example Sentences

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It was his getting up on Shabbat mornings to join us at synagogue that most gladdened and baffled me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Rather than viewing their opponents as enemies, many athletes seem to be emboldened and gladdened by their competitors’ successes.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2024

“I’m surprised and gladdened by what the court did here,” added Gillers, who helped draft a complaint asking state courts to investigate Giuliani’s conduct.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2021

I believe I gave a convincing impression of a person gladdened by another’s good fortune.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2019

Anyway, this time she had her chin stuck out over the sink in case she dripped as she ribbed, and when he’d tickled her Adam’s apple, she’d laughed, which gladdened him.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen