gladsome

Almost instantly the birds of the forest darted hither and thither, caroling forth in gladsome strains.

It seemed to afford him pleasure to give the deserved meed of praise, and the young faces grew bright and gladsome under it.

It was all so gladsome, so beautiful, so free, that Joan laughed and skipped for joy.

The even tap, tap, and the cheery, gladsome whistle carried far ahead of him the message that Freckles was himself again.

The astonished cripple no longer needs the friendly crutch, but treads with ease and joy his gladsome path.