gladder Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
   glad.
   
   • glad you are here
   • glad that they succeeded
   • gave a glad shout
   • a glad smile
   • heard the glad news
   • a glad occasion
2. adjective satellite eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
   glad; happy.
   
   • glad to help
3. adjective satellite feeling happy appreciation
   glad.
   
   • glad of the fire's warmth
4. adjective satellite cheerful and bright
   beaming; glad.
   
   • a beaming smile
   • a glad May morning

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