gladdened

Everyday

1. Gladdened means made happy or glad. tree →
2. Gladdened is also used of the eyes or heart, meaning filled with joy. tree →

In the lessons

in tales a good sign or piece of news gladdened the heart of the one who had waited; the word shows joy that has come at last

Examples

• The good news gladdened his heart. tree →
• We were gladdened by the rain after the long dry summer. tree →
• Her eyes were gladdened by the sight of the sea. tree →
• The king was gladdened when his son came home. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Made happy or joyful. In Ecclesiastes it means that serious thought can improve the heart.

Interpretation. The tradition reads this as saying that sorrow and thinking about death can teach wisdom better than laughter.

Examples

• Vexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart may be gladdened. (Writings ECC.7.3, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths