Definitions

glad

[glad] / glæd /

ADJECTIVE

happy, delightful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful contented joyful overjoyed pleased willing

STRONG

cheering gay pleasing rejoicing sparkling

WEAK

animated beaming blithesome bright can't complain cheery exhilarated felicitous floating on air genial gleeful gratified gratifying hilarious jocund jovial joyous lighthearted merry mirthful pleasant pleased as punch radiant tickled tickled pink tickled to death up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sad unhappy upset

STRONG

dull

Example Sentences

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I’m glad that you noticed the big signs, including how they speak about others.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“I’m glad there are doctors that are really taking the fact that these procedures can be incredibly painful into consideration,” said Danovich.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

"I'm glad he's underestimating me," Prenga said, insisting he will show Joshua no respect when the opening bell rings.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Jonathan is also glad to welcome Eddie into his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“You could’ve answered it,” she says, but the way she says it makes me glad I didn’t.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

glad

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