Definitions for: Gladness

[n] experiencing joy and pleasure

Webster (1913) Definition: Glad"ness, n. [AS. gl[ae]dnes.]
State or quality of being glad; pleasure; joyful
satisfaction; cheerfulness.

They . . . did eat their meat with gladness and
singleness of heart. --Acts ii. 46.

Note: 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.

Synonyms: gladfulness, gladsomeness

See Also: happiness

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