gladcommencement

noun

UK /ˌɡlæd.kəˈmɛns.mənt/

US /ˌɡlæd.kəˈmɛns.mənt/

A happy start to something new.

The first day of school felt like a gladcommencement for all the kids.

SYNONYMS

happy beginning joyful start cheerful opening merry launch

RELATED WORDS

celebration opening kickoff festivity beginning

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A cheerful ceremony that marks the start of an event.

The gladcommencement of the summer fair drew a big crowd.

3. The joyful moment when a new project officially begins.

They marked the gladcommencement of the garden club by planting a tree.

4. A festive way of welcoming something new.

Her gladcommencement speech made everyone smile.