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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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BRIGHT
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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