n.
Pronunciation: ' glad
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: glad · der ; glad · dest
Etymology: Middle English, shining, glad, from Old English glæd; akin to Old High German glat shining, smooth, Latin glaber smooth, bald
Date: before 12th century
1 archaic : having a cheerful or happy disposition by nature
2 a : experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight : made happy b : made pleased, satisfied, or grateful ― often used with of <was glad of their help> c : very willing < glad to do it>
3 a : marked by, expressive of, or caused by happiness and joy <a glad shout> b : causing happiness and joy : PLEASANT < glad tidings>
4 : full of brightness and cheerfulness <a glad spring morning>
– glad · ly adverb
– glad · ness noun