noun

gladness

GLAD-nuhs

Gladness (noun) means the state of feeling glad; joy. Example: “Her heart filled with gladness at the good news.”

noun

The state of feeling glad; joy.

"Her heart filled with gladness at the good news."

How to use gladness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA feeling of happiness or joy.

When to use it

Somewhat literary or formal compared to the everyday word "happiness."

gladnesses plural

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Her heart filled with _____ at the good news.

From "glad" plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.

gladfulness gladsomeness

happiness gladfulness

madness badness sadness

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.

happiness gladfulness