gladdening

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of gladden

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A becoming glad.

   “After the buoyancy and gladdenings of her joyous welcome had subsided, she requested that he would make a point of coming to her ball — the same to which Miss Cunningham and her aunt were invited.”

adj

1. Causing feelings of gladness.

   “Now, the cheerful sun looks in mockingly; we rejoice not in the face of day; it brings not hope, but memory to our minds; and we only watch the gladdening beams to think that they are shining on the narrow grave.”