Glad-hearted
adj.joyful, kindliterary
What it means
Cheerful, grateful, and warm in spirit.
Reach for it when using a rare poetic compound for sincere inward gladness
The glad-hearted singer welcomed everyone into the chorus.
Choose between these
6- playful
affectionate informal praise fits a bright temperament
not when Sunny can pressure someone to stay pleasant and is less sincere about gratitude.
- everyday
bright manner should sound natural
not when Cheerful is outward and less poetic than glad-hearted.
- warm
abundant happiness is the direct quality
not when Joyful is stronger and can be ceremonial rather than dispositional.
- warm
freedom from worry creates easy enjoyment
not when Lighthearted may suggest lack of seriousness rather than grateful warmth.
- formal
optimistic emotional lightness persists through difficulty
not when Buoyant focuses on resilience, not warmth toward others.
- literary
festive social good spirits suit traditional prose
not when Merry often feels seasonal and more boisterous.
Said against
3- heavyhearted
- gloomy
- sorrowful
It naturally appears in
3- glad-hearted welcome
Her glad-hearted welcome included the shyest visitor.
- glad-hearted song
A glad-hearted song closed the winter concert.
- glad-hearted spirit
His glad-hearted spirit appeared in patient gratitude.
Usage notes
Glad-hearted is rare and poetic. Joyful, cheerful, or lighthearted will sound more natural in most current contexts.