gladding

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making someone feel very happy and pleased.

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Synonyms

cheer up , exhilarate , gladden

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Variants

List of all variants of gladding that leads to same result
glad , gladded , gladding , glads

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to make glad' or 'to please'. Derived from the Old English word 'gladan'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gladding' was first recorded in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In Old English, the word 'gladan' also meant 'to pay' or 'to reward'.

3. The act of 'gladding' someone can be as simple as giving a compliment or sharing a kind word.

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Related Concepts

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1. Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

2. Delight: A great pleasure or enjoyment, especially when unexpected.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gladding' is used to describe the feeling of joy and happiness experienced by characters. In music, the term can be found in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of happiness and delight.

How to Memorize "gladding"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of making someone feel happy and pleased. Imagine yourself making someone smile or laughing together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gladding' with feelings of happiness and joy. Think of a time when you made someone feel happy or when someone made you feel happy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'Gladly Making Joy' to remember the meaning of 'gladding'.

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