GLADSOME

gladsome

(adjective) experiencing or expressing gladness or joy; “a gladsome smile”; “a gladsome occasion”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

gladsome (comparative gladsomer, )

Marked by joy or gladness; happy, joyous, or light-hearted.

Source: Wiktionary


Glad"some, a.

1. Pleased; joyful; cheerful.

2. Causing joy, pleasure, or cheerfulness; having the appearance of gayety; pleasing. Of opening heaven they sung, and gladsome day. Prior.

– Glad"some*ly, adv.

– Glad"some*ness, n. Hours of perfect gladsomeness. Wordsworth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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