gladsomeness
State of delight
Gladsomeness is the quality of being gladsome—cheerful, joyful, bright.
The word is literary and old-fashioned, appearing mostly in poetry and religious texts: the gladsomeness of spring, a heart full of gladsomeness.
It suggests a lighter, more innocent joy than modern alternatives like happiness or cheerfulness.
Joyful emotional state
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
exhilaration · jubilation · exuberance · glee · bliss · ecstasy · radiance · buoyancy
Lighthearted fun together
- jovialityHearty, convivial cheerfulness
- genialityWarmth of manner
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
animation · effervescence · ebullience · sparkle · brightness · pep · zest · enthusiasm
Vocal expression of amusement
- gigglesShort, silly laughs
- chucklesSoft, subdued laughter
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- hilarityExtreme amusement, often shared
humor · jocularity · playfulness · levity · whimsy · jesting · banter · silliness
Celebratory occasion or mood
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- rejoicingFeeling or showing triumph
triumph · exultation · fanfare · gala · fiesta · fete · jamboree · merriment
Expectation of positive outcomes
- optimismTendency to expect good
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- elevationHeight above reference point
invigoration · rejuvenation · revitalization · empowerment · reassurance · fortification · renewal · strengthening
happiness
Joyful emotional state
rapture · exhilaration · jubilation · exuberance · glee · bliss · ecstasy · radiance · buoyancy · contentment
merriment
Lighthearted fun together
liveliness · animation · effervescence · ebullience · sparkle · brightness · pep · zest · enthusiasm · spiritedness
laughter
Vocal expression of amusement
hilarity · humor · jocularity · playfulness · levity · whimsy · jesting · banter · silliness · funniness
festivity
Celebratory occasion or mood
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
rejoicing · triumph · exultation · fanfare · gala · fiesta · fete · jamboree · merriment · pageantry
hopefulness
Expectation of positive outcomes
- optimismTendency to expect good
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
elevation · invigoration · rejuvenation · revitalization · empowerment · reassurance · fortification · renewal · strengthening · heartening
gladsomenesssadness
State of emotional pain
sorrow · melancholy · gloom · despondency · depression
glad, gladly, gladness, gladden, gladdening, gladdened, gladsome, gladdener