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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Jonathan is also glad to welcome Eddie into his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But, she said, “I am glad that the topic at hand is being discussed, because that’s incredibly important. I’m glad her voice is being heard.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Wolves were relegated from the Premier League this season and their supporters will be likely to be glad to see the back of VAR.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

So, glad that we are both sat here now.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“I’m just glad you’ve found a friend here,” Dad says.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

glad

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