gladness

/ˈɡlædnəs/

Etymology

From glad + -ness.

gladness means the state of being glad; joy. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 76 out of 100.

gladness is pronounced /ˈɡlædnəs/.

noun

The state of being glad; joy.“But sorrow that is couch'd in seeming gladness Is like that mirth fate turns to sudden sadness.”