US /ˈɡlædnəs/
noun Freq #44039

Meanings

  1. 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. 2
    noun

    experiencing joy and pleasure

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Synonyms
2 noun · experiencing joy and pleasure gladfulnessgladsomeness

Etymology

From glad + -ness.

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