gladsome

adjective

glad·​some ˈglad-səm 

: giving or showing joy : cheerful

gladsome news

gladsomely adverb

gladsomeness noun

Synonyms

• blithe
• blithesome
• bright
• buoyant
• canty [British dialect]
• cheerful
• cheery
• chipper
• eupeptic
• gay
• lightsome
• sunny
• upbeat
• winsome

Examples of gladsome in a Sentence

a gladsome group of carolers strolling through the city's historic district

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gladsome

adjective

glad·​some ˈglad-səm 

: giving or showing joy : cheerful

gladsome looks and cheerful voice

gladsomely adverb

gladsomeness noun