Antonyms for sadness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : sad

Phonetic Transcription : sæd

Definition of sadness

Origin : early 14c., "seriousness," from sad + -ness. Meaning "sorrowfulness" is c.1500, perhaps c.1400.

noun unhappiness, depression

Example sentences :

There is a sadness in her face, for it is only a year ago they lost their little one.
Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service

His tone softened to one of sadness, and again he glanced toward Daisy.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

My dear, I laugh; but even in the midst of laughter there is sadness.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

He liked this eagerness on the part of his boys, and yet there was sadness in his smile, too.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

But still the sadness might not be that of love,—she had felt sad after Legard had gone.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Look searchingly at happiness, and note with sadness that a tear stains her cheek.
Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous

Even by Rachel's bedside she could not quite throw off the sadness.
Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous

Hamish turned upon him with a smile, but his tone changed to sadness.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Sending back the money to Mr. Galloway is not a cause for sadness.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

The sadness had been painful, the result of a great and unexpected misfortune.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Synonyms for sadness

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