glad: Meaning and Definition of

glad

Pronunciation: (glad), [key]
— adj., v., glad•der, glad•dest, glad•ded, glad•ding.
—adj.
  1. feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
  2. accompanied by or causing joy or pleasure: a glad occasion; glad tidings.
  3. characterized by or showing cheerfulness, joy, or pleasure, as looks or utterances.
  4. very willing: I'll be glad to give him your message.
—v.t.
  1. to make glad.

glad

Pronunciation: (glad), [key]
— n.
  1. gladiolus (def. 1).
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