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Definition of glad
gladder
;gladdest
1 archaic : having a cheerful or happy disposition by nature
2a : experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight : made happyb : made pleased, satisfied, or grateful —often used with of was glad of their helpc : very willing glad to do it
3a : marked by, expressive of, or caused by happiness and joy a glad shoutb : causing happiness and joy : pleasant glad tidings
4 : full of brightness and cheerfulness a glad spring morning
gladly
adverbgladness
nounPeople Are Reading
Examples of glad in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of glad from the Web
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In Mosul’s eastern half (liberated in January and where life has largely returned to normal), Abadi glad-handed his way through crowds of civilians who greeted him with cheers while raising their smartphone cameras to commemorate the moment.
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After settling his college future well past a normal recruiting period, Barry was only too glad to take the good-natured kidding.
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Attorneys Peter Lubin and Shelly B. Kulwin, who represented the administrators, said Glaser and Sapyta are glad to have the case resolved.
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Brad Conklin was glad to see folks finally moving into the rental house just down the gravel road from him in rural Kenai, Alaska last Friday.
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Regardless, those looking to haul heavy loads with their Expeditions will be glad to know that the full-size SUV is able to tow as much as 9300 pounds when equipped with the optional tow package.
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Something tells me Saban would've been glad to accept Moses' signature on a National Letter of Intent last December.
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But his glad-handing approach to Saudi Arabia is about more than just money.
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Supportive calls from future UW teammates came in immediately, and, boy, was Taran glad for the support.
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Origin and Etymology of glad
Middle English, shining, glad, from Old English glæd; akin to Old High German glat shining, smooth, Latin glaber smooth, bald
Examples of glad in a Sentence
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
Origin and Etymology of glad
see 1glad
First Known Use of glad
1923
GLAD Defined for English Language Learners
glad
playDefinition of glad for English Language Learners
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: feeling pleasure, joy, or delight
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: very willing to do something
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: causing happiness and joy
GLAD Defined for Kids
glad
playDefinition of glad for Students
gladder
;gladdest
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.
gladly
adverb I would gladly help.gladness
nounLearn More about glad
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