gladsomely

Definition of gladsomelynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladsomely
Adverb
  • The idea of replacing caddies with animals, lightheartedly suggested by moderator Eben Novy-Williams?
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Paltzik did not confirm the authenticity of the message but still suggested they were made lightheartedly.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The Villarreal friendly offered a glimpse of both the potential and the challenge.
    Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Lionel Messi in Las Vegas for an Inter Miami friendly shone a light on how sport is gravitating towards Nevada and the Strip.
    Phil Hay, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
  • The push for super intelligence sits rather blithely next to the beliefs of those tech masters of the universe trying to max out their looks and lifestyle for eternal life.
    David Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
  • However, rather than blithely dismiss the consequences of legalization with eye-rolling contempt for the puritans, supporters should confront the adverse societal effects of cannabis — the pervasive urban stench, the traffic deaths and the pernicious effects on youth.
    Cory Franklin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • In December, over a two-hour lunch at The Occidental, a Washington restaurant nestled between the White House and FBI headquarters, Wilkins spoke breezily about her life as the girlfriend of the FBI director.
    Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Everything bops breezily along, stopping occasionally to have Dek growl maxims about strength through domination, and observe a decapitation or two.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • The concierge team will gladly organize everything from hiking to whale-watching tours and visits to local dairy farms.
    Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Carey accompanied them, beaming, gladly relishing the homage.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Kipnis describes her own mother laughingly recalling a college professor chasing her around a desk and trying to kiss her.
    S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Her writing process unfolded slowly but joyfully.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Cultures, Beliefs, Heritage Travel Photography Two Warkari men joyfully perform a traditional dance, or mock stick-play, in rural Bajirav Vihir, Maharashtra, India.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • But the action shifts to Paris, mainly just because Besson loves Paris, where citizens are joyously celebrating the centenary of the French Revolution.
    Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Abu Daqqa shows videos set to music of him riding his sleek, silver and black machine, circling fast and joyously in the waves, testing its speed and agility.
    NPR, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Gladsomely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladsomely. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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