noun
gladness
GLAD-nuhs
noun
1
The state of feeling glad; joy.
"Her heart filled with gladness at the good news."
How to Use Gladness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA feeling of happiness or joy.
When to use it
Somewhat literary or formal compared to the everyday word "happiness."
Word Forms
gladnesses plural
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Etymology
From "glad" plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.