Glad-hearted
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.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when affectionate informal praise fits a bright temperament
Careful Sunny can pressure someone to stay pleasant and is less sincere about gratitude.
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everyday
Fits when bright manner should sound natural
Careful Cheerful is outward and less poetic than glad-hearted.
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warm
Fits when abundant happiness is the direct quality
Careful Joyful is stronger and can be ceremonial rather than dispositional.
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warm
Fits when freedom from worry creates easy enjoyment
Careful Lighthearted may suggest lack of seriousness rather than grateful warmth.
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formal
Fits when optimistic emotional lightness persists through difficulty
Careful Buoyant focuses on resilience, not warmth toward others.
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literary
Fits when festive social good spirits suit traditional prose
Careful Merry often feels seasonal and more boisterous.
Opposites 3
- heavyhearted
- gloomy
- sorrowful
Common phrases 3
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glad-hearted welcome
Her glad-hearted welcome included the shyest visitor.
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glad-hearted song
A glad-hearted song closed the winter concert.
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glad-hearted spirit
His glad-hearted spirit appeared in patient gratitude.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Glad-hearted is rare and poetic. Joyful, cheerful, or lighthearted will sound more natural in most current contexts.
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