gladded

past tense of glad, archaic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladded
Verb
  • Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
    Bob Batchelor, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The role required an actor fluent in Russian and English, a detail that delighted Kharlamova.
    Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Doubts about his age have emerged from time to time and, while official documents have verified his date of birth and satisfied Indian cricket’s governing body, the sceptics will not always be satisfied.
    Mohsin Kamal, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • After more than five months of picket lines, the Writers Guild won a contract that satisfied its membership.
    Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Our hearts are left warmed by its deft exploration of humanity, patriarchy and the meaning of life.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Guests visiting Hernandez's house are also thrilled to see the miniature bedroom.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • We are inspired by Taylor and Travis' commitment to giving back and thrilled to welcome them into our New York Cares family.
    Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Hardaway has feasted on open shots created by Jokic and Doncic in recent years.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 June 2026
  • Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo feasted off low crosses to each score twice, punctuating this as the World Cup of cutbacks.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 June 2026
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“Gladded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladded. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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