English Explanatory Dictionary

gladness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being glad; joy.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡlædnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-gladness.wav

Word forms

gladness gladnesses

Etymology

From glad + -ness.

Synonyms

gladsomeness glee blitheness blithesomeness cheerfulness cheeriness contentness contentedness delight delightedness elatedness elation exuberance exuberantness felicity gaiety gayness gayfulness gladness gleefulness gleesomeness happiness high spirits hilarity jolliness jollity joviality jovialness joy joyfulness joyousness liss merriment merriness mirth mirthfulness pleasedness
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