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

Anyone who’s been waiting for Clint Eastwood to return to his western-movie roots will be gladdened by the opening scene of “Cry Macho,” which features the director/producer/actor as former rodeo star Mike Milo.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2021

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

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2019

Even so, the sight of him gladdened the old knight’s heart.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin