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gladsome

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Gladsome (adj) means Full of happiness and cheer.

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Full of happiness and cheer.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From Middle English gladsom, equivalent to glad plus -some.

Antonyms

melancholy sad

Related words

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Rhymes for gladsome

ome some come home Rome nome tome dome gnome genome become income

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What is the meaning of gladsome?

"gladsome" (adj) means full of happiness and cheer.

What is the opposite of gladsome?

Opposites of "gladsome" include melancholy, sad.

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