saddened
|sad/dened|
B2
/ˈsæd.ənd/
(sadden)
to cause sadness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sadden' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'saden', where 'sad' meant 'serious or grave'.
Historical Evolution
'saden' transformed into the modern English word 'sadden'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make serious or grave', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make someone feel sad'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'sadden'.
The news saddened her deeply.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40