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v. Simple past tense and past participle of gladden.

adj. made joyful

"But it is with sincere amiability that the imperial writer, who was indeed little used to be ironical, adds that the lively respect and affection of the junior had often "gladdened" him."

sadden    grieve    depress   

gladdened    gladdening    gladdens   

joy    rejoice   

cheer   

overjoy   

gladdened    gladdening   

cheer    please    gratify    rejoice    exhilarate    happify    happy    content    contented    beatify   

Nevadan    hadden    madden    sadden