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gladsome

/ˈɡlæd.səm/
glad · some
Adverb:gladsomely
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gladsome Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

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

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily literary or archaic in modern English, most frequently encountered in traditional hymns, poetry, and historical prose rather than everyday conversation.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English gladsom, formed from the Old English adjective glæd ('bright, shining, joyful') and the suffix -sum ('tending to').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gladsome. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gladsome
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