GLAD

I. adjective (~der; ~dest) Etymology: Middle English, shining, ~, from Old English glæd; akin to Old High German glat shining, smooth, Latin glaber smooth, bald Date: before 12th century having a cheerful or happy disposition by nature, 2. experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight ; made happy, made pleased, satisfied, or grateful, very willing , 3. marked by, expressive of, or caused by happiness and joy , causing happiness and joy ; pleasant , full of brightness and cheerfulness , ~ly adverb ~ness noun II. verb (~ded; ~ding) Date: before 12th century ~den , III. noun Date: 1923 ~iolus 1