Blithesomeness

/ˈblaɪðsəmnəs/ noun

The quality or state of being blithesome; carefree cheerfulness or lighthearted joy.

From 'blithesome' plus '-ness,' creating an abstract noun. This shows how English can layer multiple suffixes: 'blithe' + '-some' + '-ness' creates an abstract quality noun.

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