[glad] adj glad.der ; glad.dest [ME, shining, glad, fr. OE glaed; akin to OHG glat shining, smooth, L glaber smooth, bald] (bef. 12c) 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 ~ of their help" c: very willing "~ to do it" 3 a: marked by, expressive of, or caused by happiness and joy "a ~ shout" b: causing happiness and joy: pleasant "~ tidings"
4: full of brightness and cheerfulness "a ~ spring morning" -- glad.ly adv -- glad.ness n
[2]glad vb glad.ded ; glad.ding (bef. 12c) archaic: gladden [3]glad n (1923): gladiolus 1