gladness
/'glædnis/
Definition
Noun: 1. The state or feeling of being glad; experiencing joy and pleasure: A positive emotional state characterized by happiness, delight, or contentment.
Usage
"Gladness" is an uncountable noun used to describe a deep or heartfelt feeling of joy. It is a more formal or literary synonym for "happiness" or "joy." It often implies a specific cause for the joyful feeling.
Examples
- The news of her safe return filled our hearts with gladness.
- He expressed his gladness at being able to help.
- There was a look of pure gladness on the child's face.
Advanced Usage
- "To one's gladness": To someone's joy or happiness.
- Much to my gladness, the project was completed on time.
Variants and Related Words
- Glad (adjective): Feeling or showing pleasure or happiness.
- I am glad you could come.
- Gladly (adverb): Willingly or with pleasure.
- I would gladly assist you.
Synonyms
- Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
- Delight: Great pleasure.
- Happiness: The state of being happy.
- Cheerfulness: The quality or state of being noticeably happy and optimistic.
Antonyms
- Sadness: The condition or quality of being sad.
- Sorrow: A feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune.
- Unhappiness: The state of not being happy.
Noun
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experiencing joy and pleasure
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