Gladness

GLOSSARY

An emotion experienced when a hope, rather than a wish, is fulfilled. See also joy, happiness, and more generally, positive emotion. Contrast with elation.

A cute yellow blushing emoji face with a happy smile and closed eyes.
A cute yellow blushing emoji face with a happy smile and closed eyes.

Reference:

De Rivera, J., Possell, L., Verette, J. A., & Weiner, B. (1989). Distinguishing elation, gladness, and joy. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 57(6), 1015. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/0022-3514.57.6.1015