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
He would be gladdened by exhortations from members of Congress from both parties, not to mention the White House, for cash payments from the government to Americans.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2020
I believe I gave a convincing impression of a person gladdened by another’s good fortune.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2019
Her eye then lit on Van Helsing and on me too, and gladdened.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
