saddened
/ˈsædnd/
VERB
1. Made someone sad or unhappy
Caused someone to experience sadness, sorrow, grief, or emotional distress.
1.1. Causing emotional sadness
Making someone feel unhappy, sorrowful, distressed, or disappointed because of an event, experience, or situation.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The unexpected news saddened everyone in the room.
- She was visibly saddened by the loss of her beloved pet.
- The somber tone of the letter truly saddened her heart.
- His departure saddened the entire team, leaving a void in their camaraderie.
- We were all saddened to hear about the tragic events unfolding in the news.
Related Words
- sadness
- sorrow
- grief
- unhappiness
- heartache
- melancholy
- distress
- disappointment
VERB
2. Became sad or unhappy
Entered a state of sadness or became unhappy, sorrowful, or emotionally distressed.
2.1. Becoming sorrowful or unhappy
Experiencing a change into a sad or unhappy emotional state.
Synonyms
- grew sad
- became unhappy
- became sorrowful
- grew melancholy
- became dejected
Antonyms
- cheered up
- became happy
- brightened
- became cheerful
Related Words
- melancholy
- dejection
- sorrow
- despondency
- gloom
- unhappiness
VERB
3. Darkened a color during dyeing
Made a color darker or deeper during a dyeing process.
3.1. Darkening or deepening a color
Making a dyed material or color darker in shade or intensity.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- lightened
- brightened
Related Words
- dyeing
- coloring
- pigment
- hue
- tint
- shade
VERB
4. Made something heavy or cohesive
Caused a substance to become heavier, denser, or more cohesive.
4.1. Increasing weight or cohesion
Making a material heavier, thicker, or more closely bound together.
Synonyms
- thickened
- solidified
- coagulated
- consolidated
Antonyms
- thinned
- loosened
- diluted
Related Words
- density
- consistency
- cohesion
- solidification
- thickening