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

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

"Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink wine with a joyful heart," I read in my Bible again, this time from Ecclesiastes, "for God has already approved of what you do."

From Salon • Dec. 12, 2021

Mama Killa and her children, the stars, shone down on Chasca in gladness, kissing her pure, smooth skin as she laughed and twirled under their magical glow.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis