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gladness Synonyms

Another word for gladness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or feeling of being glad; cheerful joy, happiness, or delight.

Usage Example

"Her heart was filled with joy when she saw her family waiting at the station."

Strongest
joy
happiness
delight
Strong
cheerfulness
pleasure
elation
rejoicing
bliss

Opposites of gladness

The opposite of gladness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sadness
sorrow
unhappiness
grief
misery
melancholy
gloom
despair
See all opposites of gladness

• Nearby Words

gladiola
gladiolus
gladly
gladness
gladsome
gladwrap
glam

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gladness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gladness
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