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gladdened

/ˈɡlæd.ənd/

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adjective

/ˈɡlæd.ənd/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшая или поэтическая форма причастия прошедшего времени от глагола 'gladden', означающая 'сделанный счастливым или радостным'. Редко используется в современном английском языке.

An archaic or poetic past participle form of 'gladden', meaning made happy or joyful. Rarely used in modern English.

  1. Made happy or joyfulB2formal

    Feeling or showing happiness and pleasure, especially as a result of something.

    ruОбрадованный

    • She was gladdened by the news of her promotion.
    • The team was gladdened by the support from their fans.
    • He felt gladdened when he saw his old friend again.

    Synonymsdelightedelatedgladhappyjoyfuljubilantoverjoyedpleasedthrilled

    Antonymsdejecteddepresseddisheartenedsorrowful

Forms
  • more gladdened comparative form
  • most gladdened superlative form

verb

gladden/ˈɡlæd.ən/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий делать радостным или поднимать настроение; вызывать радость или счастье.

An archaic verb meaning to make glad or to cheer up; to cause joy or happiness.

  1. Make happyB2formal

    To cause someone to feel joy or happiness.

    ruРадовать

    • The good news gladdened her heart.
    • His kind words gladdened the entire team.
    • The sight of the children playing gladdened the old man.

    Synonymsbrightenbuoycheerdelightelateenlivenhappenjoyplease

    Antonymsdejectdepressdiscouragedisheartendismaydispiritsadden

Forms
  • gladdened past participle
  • gladdened past simple
  • gladdening present participle
  • gladdens third person singular