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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
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According to the schooner’s crew, the islanders were glad of the rescue. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 Rebecca Ferguson is very glad that Silo fans have moved on from their initial gripes about the latest season’s offerings. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 And the working artist is glad to discuss their projects with anyone entering their creative space. — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 July 2026 In a statement provided to Ars, Anthropic’s deputy general counsel, Aparna Sridhar, said that Anthropic is glad the case’s landmark ruling established that its AI training was fair use and is happy that most rightsholders have already filed claims. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 July 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
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  • Many at Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground were closely following the saga and were delighted at the prospect of Rodri’s arrival because of the influence he was expected to have on the dressing room and on the pitch.
    — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Book lovers will be delighted with a stop into Belmont Bookshop, which is part bookstore, part community hub.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of delighted
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  • More passengers are paying for business class and premium economy, airports continue to invest heavily in lounges, and the wider travel experience has become increasingly tiered around consumers willing to spend for greater comfort and convenience.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Emery’s desire to blood Madjo early was ultimately reflected in picking him to start ahead of Tammy Abraham — who the club are willing to listen to offers for — in Salzburg.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of willing
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  • In the Role Model book, Troy Barrett is a hockey player on Ilya’s team with a history of bullying, while Harris Drover is the team’s cheerful social media manager.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoor brands like Halfdays, FP Movement, Patagonia, and Athleta have quite frankly never looked better, with cheerful colorways, unique designs, and trail-ready pieces all proving that function doesn’t have to mean boring.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerful
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  • The parents are thankful that both the mother and baby are OK.
    — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 29 July 2026
  • The thankful and polite, yet rowdy Post Malone was preceded onstage Wednesday by first opening artist Carter Faith and part-coheadliner, part-opener Jelly Roll .
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of thankful
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  • Raised in a multi-religious home, her identity was forged by questions of what is haram and what would please Jesus.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Alicent will not be pleased by the death of her innocent daughter.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of please
Adjective
  • Many iTunes users weren’t so pleased, causing the band to issue an apology.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Raiders were pleased with Rogers’ performance and his growth going into Year 2, as Kubiak was impressed with his preparation during the offseason program.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleased
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  • So come hungry and ready to be a part of one big Italian family!
    — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Adams is yet to feature in pre-season but should be ready for Matchday 1, while Justin Kluivert, who has played well since returning from the World Cup with the Netherlands, should slot into the No 10 role.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ready
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  • For example, when light bends around a sharp obstacle or boundary, such as a knife edge, the waves bend and interfere with one another to create bands of dark and bright light.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While The Row’s version is sold out in classic shades like black and cream, Quince just dropped fresh summer and early fall colors, including ivory, bright red, and tea green.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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