GLADSOMENESS Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

gladsomeness

noun

as in cheerfulness

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Noun

How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.

— Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me.

— Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Definition of joyfulness

Noun

That lightheartedness quickly evolved into the NFL’s biggest off-field competition.

— Karla Cote, Variety, 15 May 2026
In a film that nimbly walks the tightrope between lightheartedness and weightlessness, Jerry and Mabel’s antagonistic relationship ends up proving the unexpected core of the story.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of lightheartedness

Noun

After Argentina won in additional playing time, there was none of the usual jubilation.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Houssem Aouar finally spied a gap in the Austrian defence and sent Mahrez through to score, sparking jubilation before Sasa Kalajdzic’s header confirmed a ridiculous ending to a game that was dramatic, bleak and then dramatic again.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of jubilation

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Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Now, there is country-wide camaraderie and glee, mainstream momentum like never before.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

That same market activity of buoyant investors seemed to power JPMorgan and Goldman’s blowout quarterly results because exuberance often translates into revenue lines for those big banks.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 14 July 2026
The stars are shining brightly on you, heightening your popularity and exuberance.

— Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of exuberance

Noun

Tactically, Norway seem to struggle with wide forwards, and direct, skilful players have had joy against them at this World Cup.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Then, through circumstances beyond their control, the joy was gone, and instead they were forced to play in defense of our national pride and honor.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of joy

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