glad

glad
glad
W3S2 [glæd] adj [no comparative]
[: Old English; Origin: glAd 'bright, shining, happy']
1.) [not before noun]
pleased and happy about something
glad (that)
▪ I'm really glad I don't have to go back there again.
▪ We're so glad you came.
glad to do sth
▪ I am glad to be back home.
glad to see/hear etc
▪ I'm glad to see you looking so well.
▪ 'I've decided to accept the job.' 'I'm glad.'
glad when
▪ I'll be glad when the war is over.
glad about
▪ She wasn't leaving after all. He was glad about that.
glad for
▪ 'Jamie's been accepted for medical school!' 'I'm so glad for him.'
→↑gladly
2.) be glad of sth
to be grateful for something
▪ Thanks Marge, I'll be glad of the help.
be glad of an opportunity/chance/excuse to do sth
▪ They were glad of the chance to finally get some sleep.
▪ It was cold outside, and she was glad of her coat.
3.) be glad to (do sth)
to be very willing and eager to do something
▪ We will be glad to send you any information you may need.
▪ I'm sure he'd be only too glad to (=extremely willing to) help you.
▪ 'Would you give me a hand?' ' I'd be glad to .'
4.) I would be glad if
formal used in formal situations or letters to ask someone to do something for you
▪ I'd be glad if you'd let me know when the funeral is.
5.) glad tidings/news
old-fashioned good news
6.) give sb the glad eye
BrE old-fashioned to look at someone in a way that shows you are sexually attracted to them
7.) glad rags
old-fashioned informal your best clothes that you wear for special occasions
>gladness n [U]
→↑glad-hand

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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  • Glad — (gl[a^]d), a. [Compar. {Gladder}; superl. {Gladdest}.] [AS. gl[ae]d bright, glad; akin to D. glad smooth, G. glatt, OHG. glat smooth, shining, Icel. gla[eth]r glad, bright, Dan. & Sw. glad glad, Lith. glodas smooth, and prob. to L. glaber, and E …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Glad on 't — Glad Glad (gl[a^]d), a. [Compar. {Gladder}; superl. {Gladdest}.] [AS. gl[ae]d bright, glad; akin to D. glad smooth, G. glatt, OHG. glat smooth, shining, Icel. gla[eth]r glad, bright, Dan. & Sw. glad glad, Lith. glodas smooth, and prob. to L.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • glad — glad·den; glad·don; glad·dy; glad; glad·ful; glad·i·ate; glad·i·a·tor; glad·i·a·to·ri·al; glad·i·a·tor·ship; glad·i·o·la; glad·i·ole; glad·ite; glad·less; glad·ness; glad·some; glad·stone; glad·sto·ni·an; un·glad; glad·ly; glad·some·ly;… …   English syllables

  • glad — [ glæd ] adjective not usually before noun *** happy and pleased about something: We re having a great time. I m so glad. glad (that): I m glad he finally called you. glad to see/hear/be, etc.: Maggie was glad to be home in her own bed. glad for …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • glad — glad, happy, cheerful, lighthearted, joyful, joyous are comparable when meaning characterized by or expressing the mood, temper, or state of mind of a person who is pleased or delighted with something or with things in general. Glad may be used… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • Glad — can refer to:*Glad (duke), ruler in the territory of Banat, who was defeated by the Magyars during the 10th century *Glad (band), a Christian pop/rock and a cappella music group formed in 1972 *Glad (company), an American brand of household… …   Wikipedia

  • glad — O.E. glæd bright, shining, joyous, from P.Gmc. *glada (Cf. O.N. glaðr smooth, bright, glad, Dan. glad glad, joyful, O.S. gladmod glad, O.Fris. gled smooth, Du. glad slippery, Ger. glatt smooth ), from PIE …   Etymology dictionary

  • Glad — Glad, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Gladded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Gladding}.] [AS. gladian. See {Glad}, a., and cf. {Gladden}, v. t.] To make glad; to cheer; to gladden; to exhilarate. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] That which gladded all the warrior train. Dryden …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • glad — glad1 [glad] adj. gladder, gladdest [ME < OE glæd, akin to Ger glatt, smooth (the orig. Gmc sense) < IE * ghlādh , shining, smooth < base * ĝhel , to shine > GLEAM, GOLD] 1. feeling or characterized by pleasure or joy; happy; pleased… …   English World dictionary

  • glad of — 1. Glad to have 2. Glad because of • • • Main Entry: ↑glad …   Useful english dictionary

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