First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1glad
adjective \ˈglad\
: feeling pleasure, joy, or delight
: very willing to do something
: causing happiness and joy
glad·derglad·dest
Full Definition of GLAD
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
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Origin of GLAD
Middle English, shining, glad, from Old English glæd; akin to Old High German glat shining, smooth, Latin glaber smooth, bald
Related to GLAD
2glad
verb
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3glad
noun
GLAD Defined for Kids
glad
adjective \ˈglad\
glad·derglad·dest
Definition of GLAD for Kids
1
: being happy and joyful <She was glad to be home.>
2
: bringing or causing joy <glad news>
3
: very willing <I'd be glad to help.>
— glad·ly adverb <I would gladly help.>
— glad·ness noun
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