gladness

Example Sentences

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He provoked Hoder, the blind god of darkness, to kill Balder, the god of joy and gladness.

From DOGO News • Oct. 9, 2023

Some people who were previously ignored have now spoken up, and there's got to be some kind of a gladness about that, even if it makes us feel left behind sometimes.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2023

Tyrone county chair Michael Kerr said Damian brought "honour, delight and gladness to the whole county and far beyond".

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2022

In the end, Verne’s story, however it’s encountered, will always mirror the Christmas season: Weeks of madcap action and inner turmoil finally usher in a morning of gladness, serenity and goodwill to all.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2021

Lincoln continued: “We meet this evening, not in sorrow, but in gladness of heart.”

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson