Definitions for gladness
glad·ness

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1. gladness, gladfulness, gladsomeness(noun)

   experiencing joy and pleasure

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1. gladness(Noun)

   The state of being glad; joy.

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1. Gladness(noun)

   state or quality of being glad; pleasure; joyful satisfaction; cheerfulness

   Etymology: [AS. gldnes.]

How to pronounce gladness?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say gladness in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gladness in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gladness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of gladness in a Sentence

1. Mickey Rooney:

   Look, I come from vaudeville, I come from burlesque, I come from heartaches, I come from sadness, I come from gladness, I come from work and sweat and respect for the craft.

2. Samuel Johnson:

   Our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.

3. Euripides:

   I care for riches, to make gifts To friends, or lead a sick man back to health With ease and plenty. Else small aid is wealth For daily gladness once a man be done With hunger, rich and poor are all as one.

4. Samuel Johnson:

   Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.

5. Washington Irving:

   A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.

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