gladdest
Maximally pleased state
Gladdest is the superlative form of glad, meaning most pleased or happiest: That was the gladdest day of my life.
The word sounds somewhat old-fashioned or literary; most speakers would say "happiest" instead.
joyful
Superlative of joyful
- merriestMost full of joy
- felicitousPleasingly well-suited
- sunniestMost filled with light
- brightestSuperlative of luminosity
ecstatic
Most lightheaded or elated
- over the moonExtremely delighted
- on cloud nineExtremely elated state
- in seventh heavenState of supreme elation
- walking on airExtremely happy, weightless feeling
happiest
Superlative of joyful
- merriestMost full of joy
- felicitousPleasingly well-suited
- sunniestMost filled with light
giddiest
Most lightheaded or elated
- over the moonExtremely delighted
- on cloud nineExtremely elated state
- in seventh heavenState of supreme elation
proudest
Superlative of self-satisfied
- crowningInstalling as monarch