glad 1
— gladly , adv. — gladness , n.
/glad/ , adj., gladder, gladdest , v. , gladded, gladding .
adj.
1. feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
2. accompanied by or causing joy or pleasure: a glad occasion; glad tidings.
3. characterized by or showing cheerfulness, joy, or pleasure, as looks or utterances.
4. very willing: I'll be glad to give him your message.
v.t.
5. Archaic. to make glad.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE glaed; c. ON glathr bright, glad, D glad, G glatt smooth; akin to L glaber smooth ]
Syn. 1. elated, gratified, contented. 3. merry, joyous, joyful, cheerful, happy, cheery.
Ant. 1-3. sad.
glad 2
/glad/ , n.
gladiolus (def. 1).
[ 1920-25; by shortening ]