Gladness

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlædnəs/

Definitions of gladness

noun a feeling of joy or pleasure

Example Sentences

A1 I feel gladness when I see my favorite cartoon on TV.

A2 The children's faces were filled with gladness as they opened their presents.

B1 Her heart was filled with gladness as she watched her daughter graduate from college.

B2 The team celebrated their victory with great gladness and joy.

C1 The artist's work was met with critical acclaim and gladness from fans.

C2 The bride and groom danced with pure gladness on their wedding day.

Examples of gladness in a Sentence

formal The bride and groom danced with gladness at their wedding reception.

informal I couldn't contain my gladness when I found out I got the job.

slang My heart was full of gladness when I saw my favorite band in concert.

figurative The sun shone with gladness on the happy couple's outdoor ceremony.

Grammatical Forms of gladness

• plural: gladnesses
• comparative: gladnessier
• superlative: gladnessiest
• present tense: gladnesses
• future tense: will be gladness
• perfect tense: have been gladness
• continuous tense: is being gladness
• singular: gladness
• positive degree: glad
• infinitive: to be glad
• gerund: gladnessing
• participle: gladnessed

Origin and Evolution of gladness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'gladness' originated from the Middle English term 'gladnesse' which was derived from the Old English word 'glædnes'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gladness' has retained its core meaning of joy and happiness, although its usage may have evolved to include a broader range of positive emotions.