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Definition of Gladness
1. Noun. Experiencing joy and pleasure.
Exact synonyms: Gladfulness, Gladsomeness
Generic synonyms: Happiness
Derivative terms: Glad, Glad, Glad, Gladsome
Generic synonyms: Happiness
Derivative terms: Glad, Glad, Glad, Gladsome
Definition of Gladness
1. n. State or quality of being glad; pleasure; joyful satisfaction; cheerfulness.
Definition of Gladness
1. Noun. The state of being glad; joy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gladness
1. the state of being glad [n -ES]
Medical Definition of Gladness
1. State or quality of being glad; pleasure; joyful satisfaction; cheerfulness. "They . . . Did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart." (Acts II. 46) Gladness is rarely or never equivalent to mirth, merriment, gayety, and triumph, and it usually expresses less than delight. It sometimes expresses great joy. "The Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day." (Esther viii. 17) Origin: AS. Glaednes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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