gladness
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for gladness, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of feeling glad; joy.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
gladfulness
gladsomeness
Antonyms
Etymology
From "glad" plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Full origin of gladness →Frequently asked questions
What does “gladness” mean?
The word “gladness” means the state of feeling glad; joy. In plain terms, a feeling of happiness or joy.
How do you pronounce “gladness”?
“Gladness” is pronounced GLAD-nuhs (/ˈɡlædnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “gladness” in a sentence?
Here is “gladness” used in a sentence: “Her heart filled with gladness at the good news.”
What part of speech is “gladness”?
“Gladness” is a noun.
