Main Entry:

¹glad

Pronunciation:

\ˈglad\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

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

1archaic : having a cheerful or happy disposition by nature2 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