单词 | gladness |
释义 | gladglad1 /glæd/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective [no comparative] 1[not before noun] happy or satisfied about something SYN pleased: glad (that) We’re really glad that you could come tonight.glad to do something I’m glad to be home.glad to see/hear etc. I’m glad to hear that you’re feeling better.glad when We’ll be glad when this is all over.glad for/about He’s glad for the opportunity to practice his English.► see thesaurus at happy2be glad to do something to be willing to do something: We’d be glad to send you any information you need. “Can you give me a hand?” “Sure, I’d be glad to.”3be glad of something old-fashioned to be grateful for something: It was cold, and she was glad of her coat.4making people feel happy: It was a glad day for everyone.5glad tidings old-fashioned or biblical good news [Origin: Old English glæd bright, shining, happy] → see also glad-hand, gladly—gladness noun [uncountable] |
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