gladness

C1 Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˈɡlædnəs/ See IPA manual

Freq #44039

Meanings

1

noun
The state of being glad; joy.

But sorrow that is couch'd in seeming gladness Is like that mirth fate turns to sudden sadness.
2

noun
experiencing joy and pleasure

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · the state of being glad; joy. blitheness blithesomeness cheerfulness cheeriness contentedness contentness delight delightedness

2 noun · experiencing joy and pleasure gladfulnessgladsomeness

Etymology

From glad + -ness.

Topics

Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives

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