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gladsome Antonyms

Opposite of gladsome

Pinning down the opposite of gladsome requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having, showing, or causing joy, cheerfulness, or delight (primarily literary or archaic).

Usage Example

"The choir raised their voices in a joyless hymn to welcome the arrival of spring."

Strongest
joyless
sorrowful
mournful
doleful
Strong
woeful
cheerless
gloomy
melancholy

Similar words to gladsome

Words similar to gladsome shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

joyful
joyous
cheerful
glad
merry
blithe
blithesome
jubilant
See all synonyms of gladsome

• Nearby Words

gladiatorial
gladly
gladness
gladsome
gladwrap
glam
glamorization

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Gladsome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/gladsome
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