gladness
Translation
joy, happiness, delight
Examples
Her face was full of gladness.
Her face was full of gladness.
There was a feeling of gladness in the air.
There was a feeling of gladness in the air.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a feeling of joy about (sth.) Her face was full of gladness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: joy, happiness, delight; Antonyms: sadness, sorrow
Etymology
From Old English 'glæd' (glad, bright) + '-ness', a suffix forming nouns of state.
Memory Tips
Think of the state of being 'glad'. The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun representing a state or quality.