gladsome
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of gladsome
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at glad 1, -some 1
Example Sentences
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Gladsome, surrounded by torches, Ramses, in company with Tutmosis, approached Sarah's dwelling.
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Curtin, Jeremiah
Gladsome was the feast that day at Brougham Castle; joyous were the songs of the minstrel bards as they celebrated, in extempore verse, the exile’s restoration to his long lost home.
From The Grateful Indian And other Stories by Kingston, William Henry Giles
Gladsome and sweet as nectar are they, indeed, they fill my heart with great pleasure, O puissant one.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
"Doris has them, and Gladsome, too," answered Jean.
From Kit of Greenacre Farm by Forrester, Izola L. (Izola Louise)
Hark, by their Hymns directed on the Road, The Gladsome Shepherds find the nascent God!
From In The Yule-Log Glow, Book IV by Morris, Harrison S. (Harrison Smith)
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