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adjective

ˈglad How to pronounce glad (audio)
Definition of gladnext
1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight the man was glad to see his old college buddies again, after so long an absence

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2
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action) I am glad to do the work if it will help the cause

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3
as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits doctors brought glad tidings to the reporters awaiting news of the queen's condition

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4
as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude she was glad of the offer of a ride home

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glad

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verb

archaic
as in to please
to give satisfaction to it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again

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Recent Examples of glad
Adjective
Senior setter Malley Green, who opened her junior year with injury troubles of her own, is glad to see Mitchell back. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The previous owner was moving toward retirement and was glad to focus on other aspects of his business. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026 On the one hand, Rudnick is glad to see today's young people wait longer to marry compared to her experience as a member of the Silent Generation. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026 Many are glad that Shadow has company but others have questioned how soon Shadow appeared to move on. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad
  1. delighted
  2. willing
  3. cheerful
  4. thankful
  5. please
  6. pleased
  7. ready
  8. bright
Adjective
  • The children who’d grown up in the house—eight of them, raised by a single mother who emigrated from Ireland—were equally, if not more, delighted.
    — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Eagle fans were delighted to see Kaydee spend more time in Jackie and Shadow's longtime nest over the weekend.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • Premium large format, or PLF, is intended for blockbuster feature films, which moviegoers are willing to pay a higher price to attend.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There are too few house-moving crews left in the state, Jaybush said, and too few contractors willing to figure out how to prepare a house for moving and put it back together again.
    — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of willing
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  • Beyond Ningyocho station, cheap and cheerful izakaya sit next to longstanding kaiseki and sushi restaurants in heritage buildings, remnants of the era when this was Yoshicho, one of Tokyo's geisha quarters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The fragrance is a delicious mix of sweet, fruity, and floral, thanks to notes of citrus, agave, and jasmine, offering a bright and cheerful scent to your space.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • Collier said the school district is thankful local leaders stepped in to negotiate with the Plaza’s owners and create a better deal for schools.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • So thankful to Alabama Athletics for refuting it on my behalf.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of thankful
Verb
  • Investor-pleasing language can substitute for a distinctive customer system.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The trust’s president and CEO, Brent Leggs, said the group was disappointed with the decision but pleased with Roberts’ dissent.
    — Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of please
Adjective
  • Mike Skibbe, executive director of the Buffalo Grove Community Foundation, looked pleased as the event began.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to lamenting the penalties, Johnson also wasn’t pleased with the offense’s performance inside the 20-yard line.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • The couple was ready to back out, but the contractor promised to repair the damage at no extra cost, and an inspector said that Pinky’s bones were still good.
    — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The equally charming loveseat version, now $240 off in chocolate brown, has a matching midcentury look and is ready to fit into any cozy living room nook.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of ready
Adjective
  • Put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and open the bag once each day to let in fresh air.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Mystery Men Throw it back to the Y2K era with this 1999 comedy starring a plethora of the era’s brightest comedic talents, including Ben Stiller, Kel Mitchell, Janeane Garofolo, and Paul Reubens.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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