Definition of "glad" in Anglais

adjective

1. Pleased; happy; gratified.

   • I'm glad the rain has finally stopped.
   • I'm always glad to be of service.
   • I was glad of receiving the tent in time for the camping trip.
   • I am glad of you. And so I have been since our first encounter.
   • I'm very glad at this decision because we'd been on the ropes for a while.
   • I am happy and glad at your success.
   • Every day I feel glad about the life I am living.

2. (obsolete) Having a bright or cheerful appearance; expressing or exciting joy; producing gladness.

verb

1. (archaic, transitive) To make glad.

noun

1. (informal) A gladiolus (plant).