gladtidings
nounUK /ˌɡlæd ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
US /ˌɡlæd ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
Good news that makes people happy.
The messenger ran through the town shouting glad tidings about the safe return of the sailors.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In religious contexts, the good news of the Christian gospel.
The angel brought glad tidings of great joy to the shepherds.
3. A cheerful or encouraging report about something that has happened.
The doctor came out with glad tidings: the patient would fully recover.
4. An old-fashioned way to greet someone with news of good fortune.
She arrived with glad tidings of her brother's engagement.