blithesomeness

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Orig., blithesomeness; gladness; now, the highest degree of happiness; blessedness; exalted felicity; heavenly joy.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

A sweet sobriety shaded her young face, and a meek smile sat upon her lips, but the old blithesomeness was gone.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 29, March, 1860 by Various

He would not add so much to the harmony or melody of our bird-choir as he would add to its blithesomeness, joyousness, and power.

From The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton by Burroughs, John

My fellow-passengers shared in the general joy which the blithesomeness of nature inspired.

From My Unknown Chum by Fairbanks, Charles Bullard

His style is his own; is too Orrible, needs a little more sunshine and blithesomeness.

From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus