Gladness
Gladness is the noun form of the adjective "glad," referring to the emotional state of experiencing joy, pleasure, or contentment. It often arises in response to a specific positive event or circumstance, such as good news or a favorable outcome. Key nuances include:
Emotional Tone: A calm, heartfelt satisfaction rather than intense excitement. It conveys inner warmth or quiet happiness (e.g., "tears of gladness").
Context: Frequently used in literary, poetic, or formal settings, though it can appear in everyday speech. It emphasizes a transient or situational emotion rather than long-term well-being.
Synonyms: Joy, delight, pleasure (though "gladness" may feel milder or more polite).
Antonyms: Sadness, sorrow, unhappiness.
Usage: Often tied to a cause (e.g., "gladness at her friend's return") and may carry a slightly old-fashioned or refined connotation.
In essence, gladness encapsulates a sincere, uplifting emotion rooted in momentary or specific reasons for happiness.
See also [ Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions ]
External links
- More information is available at [ Wikipedia:Gladness ]
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