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单词 gladness
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
glad1 /glæd/USA pronunciation   adj., glad•der, glad•dest. 
  1. feeling joy or pleasure;
    delighted;
    pleased:[be + ~]She was glad about the good news.[+ to + verb]He was glad to get a job.[+ (that)clause]We were glad that he finally got remarried.
  2. accompanied by or causing joy or pleasure:[before a noun]glad tidings.
  3. very willing:[be + ~ + to + verb]I'd be glad to help.
glad•ly, adv. 
glad•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
glad1  (glad),USA pronunciation adj., glad•der, glad•dest, v., 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. [Archaic.]to make glad.
  • bef. 900; Middle English; Old English glæd; cognate with Old Norse glathr bright, glad, Dutch glad, German glatt smooth; akin to Latin glaber smooth
gladly, adv. 
gladness, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged elated, gratified, contented.
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged merry, joyous, joyful, cheerful, happy, cheery.
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged –3. sad.

glad2  (glad),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Plant Biologygladiolus (def. 1).
  • by shortening 1920–25

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