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

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