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
nounDefinition of glad (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of glad was before the 12th century
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