Gladdening

  • 61gratifying — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. satisfying, delightful, pleasing; see pleasant 2 . See Synonym Study at pleasant . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. pleasing, satisfying, fulfilling, contenting, delightful, gladdening, rewarding, enjoyable. ANT.:… …

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  • 62hopeful — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Optimistic] Syn. expectant, assured, sanguine, buoyant, enthusiastic, trustful, reassured, emboldened, full of hope, faithful, cheerful, anticipative, anticipating, trusting, inspirited, expecting, anticipatory, at ease …

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  • 63gladden — [[t]glæ̱d(ə)n[/t]] gladdens, gladdening, gladdened 1) PHRASE: V and N inflect If you say that something gladdens someone s heart, you mean that it makes them feel pleased and hopeful. [WRITTEN] ...a conclusion that should gladden the hearts of… …

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  • 64glad — glæd adj. happy; pleased; gladdening n. gladiolus, plant of the iris family having colorful flowers and sword shaped leaves …

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  • 65gladder — glæd adj. happy; pleased; gladdening n. gladiolus, plant of the iris family having colorful flowers and sword shaped leaves …

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  • 66gladdest — glæd adj. happy; pleased; gladdening n. gladiolus, plant of the iris family having colorful flowers and sword shaped leaves …

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  • 67glads — glæd adj. happy; pleased; gladdening n. gladiolus, plant of the iris family having colorful flowers and sword shaped leaves …

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  • 68heartwarming — adj. cheering, gladdening, moving …

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  • 69beamy — a. 1. Radiant, beaming, gleaming, shining, glancing. 2. Radiant, joyous, gladsome, gladdening, sparkling. 3. Beam like, huge, ponderous, sturdy, thick, unwieldy …

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  • 70cheerful — a. 1. Glad, lively, sprightly, animated, joyful, joyous, happy, light hearted, lightsome, blithe, mirthful, buoyant, gleeful, gay, cheery, airy, sunny, jocund, jolly, in good spirits, of good cheer, in high feather. 2. Gladdening, cheery,… …

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