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adjective

Definition of gladdeningnext
as in comforting
making one feel good inside the overdue change to warm, sunny weather is gladdening

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gladdening

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verb

present participle of gladden
as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to it would gladden me to hear you sing again

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladdening
  1. encouraging
  2. rewarding
  3. satisfying
  4. fulfilling
  5. warming
  6. gratifying
  7. warm
  8. thrilling
Adjective
  • But Jia En’s encouraging news is rejected by Adik, whose self-destructive impulses and lingering anger over past events trigger a tragedy that forces the brothers to flee their home and become fugitives.
    Richard Kuipers, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
  • So having empirical evidence of a method that works, even in just some situations, is encouraging.
    Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • Learning and using your physical skills to achieve your goal will be rewarding.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Life in the digital world can be rewarding.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of rewarding
Verb
  • Its high proof gives it enough backbone to stand up to sweet vermouth and bitters, creating a rich, satisfying Manhattan.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Remember, the key to truly satisfying success lies in not only managing the urgent, but also investing time and energy in what truly matters in the long run.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of satisfying
Adjective
  • Though Charles moves into Pacific View to smoke out the thief, Schur presents an ecosystem of distinct characters who have made fulfilling lives for themselves in this building.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Conducting a financial needs analysis and working with a certified professional to explore annuities and other financial options can make a significant difference in securing a fulfilling retirement.
    Dr. Aman Alzubier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of fulfilling
Verb
  • Scientists used satellite imagery and data to analyze vegetation levels on the Antarctic Peninsula, a long mountain chain that points north to the tip of South America, and which has been warming much faster than the global average.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The remote Antarctic Peninsula is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to warming.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of warming
Adjective
  • So that felt like one of the most gratifying things.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Set Up Bite-Sized, Gratifying Tasks One strategy is to transform security responsibilities into bite-sized, gratifying tasks.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of gratifying
Adjective
  • The state will see sunny and warm temperatures with highs in the 70s, the weather service said.
    Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This hooded jacket has the brand’s signature Omni-Heat technology, which will keep you warm and dry in unpredictable weather.
    Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of warm
Verb
  • But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
  • New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of thrilling
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