gladsome

adjective

ˈglad-səm How to pronounce gladsome (audio)
Definition of gladsomenext
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition a gladsome group of carolers strolling through the city's historic district a gladsome smile

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladsome
  1. cheerful
  2. optimistic
  3. bright
Adjective
  • The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
  • No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • Despite a bike bust in the years after the pandemic, both are optimistic about the industry’s future.
    Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Our data is optimistic, but the politics is uncertain.
    James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • To be clear, Europe has plenty of strong universities and bright minds, but its draconian laws stifle its own growth.
    Frank Holmes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of bright
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