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SADDENING

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Saddening.

Saddening - as a verb

Make unhappy

Example: "The news of her death saddened me"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14impress11move9strike10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
gladden10

Come to feel sad

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
gladden10

Saddening - as a noun

The darkening of a colour during dyeing.

Saddening - as an adjective

Causing sadness.

Example Sentences

"The news of her passing was incredibly saddening."
"It's always saddening to see animals in cages at the zoo."
"The movie had a saddening ending that left everyone in tears."
"The sight of the war-torn city was deeply saddening."
"The poem beautifully captures the saddening reality of lost love."
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Word Game Points

Is SADDENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, saddening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SADDENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SADDENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, saddening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SADDENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SADDENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, saddening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SADDENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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