glad

adjective

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\ ˈglad

gladder; gladdest

Definition of glad

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight : made happy

b : very willing glad to do it

c : made pleased, satisfied, or grateful —often used with of was glad of their help

2a : marked by, expressive of, or caused by happiness and joy a glad shout

b : causing happiness and joy : pleasant glad tidings

3 : full of brightness and cheerfulness a glad spring morning

4 archaic : having a cheerful or happy disposition by nature

glad

verb

gladded; gladding

Definition of glad (Entry 2 of 3)

archaic

: gladden

glad

noun

Definition of glad (Entry 3 of 3)

: gladiolus sense 1

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Examples of glad in a Sentence

Adjective We're glad you could come. I'll be glad to answer any questions you may have. The mail brought glad news from our friends in England. We've been through some sad times and some glad times. Verb it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again

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