gladness (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡlædnəs/
Definition
A state of joy, pleasure, or happiness.
Examples
Her heart swelled with gladness when she saw her long-lost friend.
The children's shouts of gladness filled the park on the sunny afternoon.
There was a general sense of gladness among the team after their unexpected victory.
How to Use gladness
- with gladness (prepositional phrase)
- In a happy manner; with joy. — "She accepted the award with gladness and gratitude."
- a feeling of gladness (collocation)
- An emotion of happiness. — "A feeling of gladness washed over him as he crossed the finish line."
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