gladder

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
  2. adjective eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
  3. adjective feeling happy appreciation

Etymology

From Middle English gladere, from Old English glædra (adjective), glador (adverb), comparative of glæd (“glad, shining, bright”). More at glad.

Synonyms

glad

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