gladsome

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And these musicians have been steadfast in their devotion to outmoded, oldfangled and underplayed forms of country music, especially the springy, gladsome lilt of Western swing, best exemplified by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys.

From New York Times

Back came the reply: ‘Our Lord is still in the tomb; I will not have it! We cannot have “hallelujah” sung in Salisbury Cathedral until the gladsome morn.’

From New York Times

In the finale, Beethoven’s “shepherd’s song,” with gladsome feelings after the storm, Mr. Welser-Möst’s approach finally paid off: The playing sounded fleet yet flowing, cool yet majestic.

From New York Times

Alas! how strange a contrast to the beaming looks and gladsome smiles which have marked the course of the day.

From Project Gutenberg

Happy are we to lose all, that we may find him; happy is our hard lot, gladsome our trial.

From Project Gutenberg