NYT Dictionary

GLADDEN

/ˈɡlædən/
VerbGLAD-denglad-den · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

To cause (something) to become more glad.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From glad + -en.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cheercheer upgratifypleaseperk upbeatifyenrapturebegladdenblissenbright

Antonyms

sadden

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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