Gladsome — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈglad-səm/ glad·some

Meaning & Definition of Gladsome

Gladsome (adjective)

  1. giving or showing joy, cheerful

Gladsome (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing a good mood or disposition

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

    "a gladsome smile"

    similar: blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty (British dialect), cheerful, cheery, chipper, eupeptic, gay, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, winsome
    related: hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine, animated, chirpy, jaunty, lilting, lively, perky, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, carefree, careless, cavalier, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, unconcerned, boon, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled, beaming, grinning, laughing, smiling
    opposite: dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen
    near: joyless, sad, unhappy, unsatisfied, dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, down, downcast, downhearted, droopy, forlorn, hangdog, heavyhearted, inconsolable, low, low-spirited, melancholy, mirthless, sorrowful

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gladsome

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gladsome:

British dialect: canty
blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, chipper, eupeptic, gay, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, winsome

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Gladsome

Words with the opposite meaning of Gladsome:

dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen

Related Words for Gladsome

hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine, animated, chirpy, jaunty, lilting, lively, perky, sprightful, sprightly, vivacious, carefree, careless, cavalier, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, unconcerned, boon, gleeful, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful, blissful

Near Antonyms of Gladsome

joyless, sad, unhappy, unsatisfied, dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, depressed, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, down, downcast, downhearted, droopy, forlorn, hangdog, heavyhearted, inconsolable, low, low-spirited, melancholy, mirthless, sorrowful

Word Forms of Gladsome

Derived words: gladsomely (adverb), gladsomeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Gladsome

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Gladsome

What does "Gladsome" mean?

"Gladsome" means giving or showing joy, cheerful. As an adjective, it is defined as: giving or showing joy, cheerful.

What is another word for "Gladsome"?

Other words for "Gladsome" include blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty, cheerful, cheery and chipper. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gladsome" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gladsome"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gladsome". Common alternatives include blithe, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty, cheerful, cheery, chipper, eupeptic and gay.

What is the opposite of "Gladsome"?

Antonyms of "Gladsome" include dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky and sullen. Near antonyms include joyless, sad, unhappy and unsatisfied.

How do you use "Gladsome" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gladsome" in a sentence: "a gladsome group of carolers strolling through the city's historic district"; "a gladsome smile".

Is "Gladsome" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gladsome" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Gladsome"?

"Gladsome" is pronounced /ˈglad-səm/ and divided into syllables as glad·some.

What is the origin of the word "Gladsome"?

First known use: 14th century.