noun
gladness
GLAD-nuhs
Gladness (noun) means the state of feeling glad; joy. Example: “Her heart filled with gladness at the good news.”
noun
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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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- gladnesses
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Etymology
From "glad" plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Synonyms
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gladfulness
gladsomeness
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Rhymes for gladness
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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.
