Begladden
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Begladden is a verb meaning (transitive) To gladden about or all over; make glad; overjoy.
Meaning
(transitive) To gladden about or all over; make glad; overjoy.
Example Sentences
Such a hope would begladden the heart of the most insipid.
Ruler of night and day begladdens thee with songs of rapture enclosed
So acquaint me with the facts of the case for naught shall befal thee save that which shall begladden thee; and, when thou shalt have spoken sooth, fear not harm shall betide thee.
Word Forms
- begladdens
- begladdening
- begladdened
Synonyms for begladden
Depending on context, synonyms include hearten, beatify, enrapture, blissen, bright, cheer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blissen, beglitter, bedeck, gild, engild, engaud.
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