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sadden Antonyms

Opposite of sadden

Because the opposite of sadden shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to feel sad, sorrowful, or unhappy.

Usage Example

"The sudden closure of the historic community library deeply saddened local residents."

Strongest
gladden
cheer
cheer up
delight
Strong
hearten
uplift
elate
overjoy

• verb (Context 2)

To become sad, sorrowful, or downcast.

Usage Example

"His expression noticeably saddened as he read the farewell letter from his old friend."

Strongest
brighten
cheer up
Strong
rejoice
perk up

Similar words to sadden

Words similar to sadden shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

depress
grieve
dispirit
deject
dishearten
distress
mourn
get down
See all synonyms of sadden

• Nearby Words

sacrilege
sacrilegious
sad
sadden
saddeningly
saddle
sadism

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sadden. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sadden
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