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gladsomely en · ADV

Etymology

From gladsome + -ly.

Meanings

1. (archaic) gladly
   • But she was dressed in breeches and a slouch hat, a cigarette hung from the corner of her mouth, and she beckoned April gladsomely with an immense cowthong whip. 1919, Cynthia Stockley, Blue Aloes:
   • THE ADVENT BELLS./ The Advent bells are ringing in many parishes throughout various parts of England during this month of December, if I may judge from my own neighbourhood--on the western borders of Berks--where, at least three times in the week, I hear their merry peals break gladsomely upon the dark stillness of these cold evenings, from many a steeple around. 1849, Various, Notes & Queries 1849.12.22:

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