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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
They’d be stunned maybe, and shocked at how much rights have been extended to people, and glad about it. — NBC news, 5 July 2026 Overall, though, the nurses are glad for the staffing standards, Casas said. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 After a road trip that ended with a disappointing sweep in Detroit, the White Sox are glad to be back home for a division duel against the Cleveland Guardians that kicks off on Monday night. — Jori Parys, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Burnham is a proven-glad hander who knows how to charmingly converse with individuals. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 23 June 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
  • So, Galetto was delighted to learn that the first American pope would be speaking live and receiving an award less than two miles from his church, on the eve of the nation’s 250th birthday.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • Shouldn’t Tamra take that as a sign to repair her relationships with the women rather than alienate the one person who is willing to look past her bad behavior?
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • And while Californians continue to support state law mandating 100% of the state’s electricity come from renewable energy sources by 2045, only 38% of them are willing to pay more on their electrical bills for that shift.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of willing
Adjective
  • Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is reportedly of interest to United as a cheap and cheerful option.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Ahead, gardening experts share the heat- and sun-loving annuals to plant in July, from cheerful border plants to towering blooms.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • Micheal is thankful this process has now reached a conclusion.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • Bijou Phillips is recovering from a recent kidney transplant, feeling thankful for everyone involved in the procedure.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of thankful
Verb
  • Use up the last of those fresh summer peaches on this crowd-pleasing fruit cobbler recipe that only calls for six ingredients.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • The results are the latest sign on Wall Street that sometimes beating results isn’t enough to please investors in the AI revolution.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of please
Adjective
  • Our mattress tester was pleased that the packaging was manageable to move up the stairs with the help of her roommate.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • The fact that Andrade is quite pleased to make no money at all points to a problem for the vehicle recycling industry — and for society at large.
    — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 13 July 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • In a market where leadership has rotated, stalled, and rotated again, Amazon is beginning to look like the next stock ready to reclaim the spotlight.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The store’s protein aisle sits alongside a growing lineup of ready-to-drink iced coffees and instant coffee, giving shoppers a way to build a caffeine-and-protein routine for a fraction of what a coffee shop run would cost.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of ready
Adjective
  • The White Sox are winning, and the future is suddenly bright.
    — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • The bright and airy Hotel San Luis Obispo (Hotel SLO,) which calls itself a modern urban resort, boasts The Ox and Anchor restaurant which has earned a Michelin Key.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
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