gladden
verb (used with object)
to make glad.
had gladdened
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past perfectof gladden.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The sight of Palmer and Rogers warming up had gladdened the hearts of many, turning jeers to cheers.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The rediscovery of the tomb of St. Oswyn in 1065, had gladdened the hearts of the monks, and forthwith the monastery was reared anew over the ashes of its former self.
From Northumberland Yesterday and To-day by Jean F. (Jean Finlay) Terry
A tumult of joy was in her bosom—joy more exquisite than had gladdened her spirit since the hour when her young heart knew that its deep love was reciprocated.
From Eveline Mandeville The Horse Thief Rival by Alvin Addison
The cordial greeting extended by his general and comrade officers had gladdened his heart.
From Ray's Daughter A Story of Manila by Charles King
Alas, where were those whose hearts were wont to feel cheered at that happy peal; whose infancy it had gladdened; whose old age it has hallowed?
From Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 by Charles James Lever
