sadden (Meaning)
sadden (v)
make unhappy
come to feel sad
sadden (v. t.)
To make sad.
To render heavy or cohesive.
To make dull- or sad-colored, as cloth.
To make grave or serious; to make melancholy or sorrowful.
sadden (v. i.)
To become, or be made, sad.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sadden
sadden Sentence Examples
- The news of her mother's passing deeply saddened her.
- The sight of the neglected children saddened the volunteers.
- The betrayal of her close friend saddened her beyond measure.
- The harsh words the teacher uttered saddened the students.
- The realization that their beloved pet was gone forever saddened the family.
- The loss of her job saddened her, but she was determined to find a new one.
- The destruction caused by the natural disaster saddened the entire community.
- The separation from her children saddened the mother, but she knew it was necessary.
- The thought of not being able to attend her best friend's wedding saddened the bride-to-be.
- The untimely death of the young artist saddened the world of the arts.
FAQs About the word sadden
make unhappy, come to feel sadTo make sad., To render heavy or cohesive., To make dull- or sad-colored, as cloth., To make grave or serious; to make melancholy
burden, oppress,depress, worry, trouble, ail, upset, afflict, bum (out), torment
brighten, enliven, cheer (up), lighten, stimulate, lighten,rejoice, soothe, inspire, reassure
The news of her mother's passing deeply saddened her.
The sight of the neglected children saddened the volunteers.
The betrayal of her close friend saddened her beyond measure.
The harsh words the teacher uttered saddened the students.
