gladsome


glad·some

adj \ˈglad-səm\

Definition of GLADSOME

: giving or showing joy : cheerful <gladsome news>
glad·some·ly adverb
glad·some·ness noun

Examples of GLADSOME

  1. <a gladsome group of carolers strolling through the city's historic district>

First Known Use of GLADSOME

14th century

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