Definitions: (1) affected with pleasure or joy; happy; cheerful; (2) wearing a gay appearance; showy; bright; (3) pleasing; exhilarating; (4) very willing <glad to help>
Synonyms: delighted, gladsome, gratified, fain <with pleasure>
Quote: It made me gladsome to be getting some education, it being like a big window opening. — Mary Gladys Webb (1881–1927) English novelist & poet
Symbol: smooth like the gleam of polished gold (German)
Fictional Figure: Pollyanna {1913}, also known as the Glad Girl, who finds good in everything and is brightly optimistic. — Eleanor Emily Hodgman Porter (1868-1920) American novelist