gladding

verb

Definition of gladdingnext
present participle of glad, archaic
as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladding
  1. pleasing
  2. satisfying
  3. warming
  4. feasting
  5. thrilling
Verb
  • Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of pleasing
Verb
  • The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • A number of warming shelters will be open during the day, and Baltimore residents seeking shelter overnight can contact the city’s shelter hotline at 443-984-9540 to get connected.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.
    Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of warming
Verb
  • Research has also shown that the site was used for feasting and acted as a burial ground for locals and others further afield (like from Wales).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Louis spotted three lion cubs, only 18 months old, feasting on a Bushbuck.
    Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of feasting
Verb
  • Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of thrilling
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