glad

\ ˈglad

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gladder; gladdest

Definition of glad

(Entry 1 of 3)

1a : experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight : made happy

b : very willing glad to do it

c : made pleased, satisfied, or grateful —often used with ofwas glad of their help

2a : marked by, expressive of, or caused by happiness and joy a glad shout

b : causing happiness and joy : pleasant glad tidings

3 : full of brightness and cheerfulness a glad spring morning

4 archaic : having a cheerful or happy disposition by nature

glad

gladded; gladding

Definition of glad (Entry 2 of 3)

archaic

glad

Definition of glad (Entry 3 of 3)

: gladiolus sense 1

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Examples of glad in a Sentence

Adjective We're glad you could come. I'll be glad to answer any questions you may have. The mail brought glad news from our friends in England. We've been through some sad times and some glad times. Verb it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective After four games on the road, the Sixers will be glad for some home cooking. — Esten Mclaren, USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire, "Memphis Grizzlies at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and best bets," 7 Feb. 2020 Our family is glad that that is how his continued fight against injustice is perceived by the Russian government. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, "Paul Whelan and family continue to fight a year after he's accused of spying in Russia," 22 Jan. 2020 Drivers uninterested in stomach-churning track expeditions will be glad to know that Polestar’s first fully electric car is a useful, family-friendly sedan. — Wired, "Polestar's First EV Is a Track-Happy Challenge to Tesla's Model 3," 22 Oct. 2019 Those who were around then are glad to know the Angels are getting their guy back. — Maria Torres, Los Angeles Times, "Former Angels remember Joe Maddon as being adept at getting most out of players," 17 Oct. 2019 Democrats in Arizona, and across the nation, should be glad of that. — Alexandra Desanctis, National Review, "Kyrsten Sinema Narrowly Escapes Progressive Censure," 24 Sep. 2019 Soldiers who were in the convoy when Brabander’s vehicle rolled off a narrow mountain road in Nangarhar were glad to see Brabander and Conde’s names memorialized in the garden at JBER. — Jeff Parrott, Anchorage Daily News, "‘It’s good that we don’t forget’: Two JBER soldiers memorialized after their deaths in Afghanistan," 8 Nov. 2019 Well, be glad because the internet's got something for you: Chocolate Lilac Hair. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "Chocolate Lilac Hair Is a Trending Take on Purple," 28 Oct. 2019 Anthony’s return to NBA hailed Count Popovich among those glad to see Carmelo Anthony back in the NBA. — Tom Orsborn, ExpressNews.com, "Popovich not amused by Aaron Gordon’s ‘total show’ in Orlando," 16 Nov. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Wow, what a year for flowers: peonies, dahlias, glads, ligularias — and most others for that matter. — Jeff Lowenfels, Alaska Dispatch News, "Make the most of this exceptional summer for Alaska flowers," 4 Aug. 2017

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gladden someone's heart

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16 Feb 2020

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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glad. Accessed 27 Feb. 2020.

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More Definitions for glad

glad

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of glad

: feeling pleasure, joy, or delight

: very willing to do something

old-fashioned : causing happiness and joy

See the full definition for glad in the English Language Learners Dictionary

glad

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gladder; gladdest

Kids Definition of glad

1 : being happy and joyful She was glad to be home.

2 : bringing or causing joy glad news

3 : very willing I'd be glad to help.

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