Glad

glad, a. [gladder; -dest.] Well contented; joy- ous; pleased wearing a gay or bright appearance expre ing or exciting joy; cheering; animating.— v. To make glad, affect with pleasure, cheer, gladden. [AS. glsed, Ic. glad shining, bright, glad, D. glad, bright, smooth. OD. glad, glowing, Dan. and Sw. glad, joyous, G. glatt. smooth, even.] — Glad'den, -dn, v. [-dened (-dnd), -dening.] To make glad, cheer, please, exhilarate. — v. To be or become glad. — Gladly, adv. — Glad'ne , n. — Glad'- some, -sum, a. Pleased; joyful; causing joy pleasing. — Glad's omely, adv.