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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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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as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
she was glad of the offer of a ride home
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
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as in joy
a feeling or state of well-being and contentment
felt nothing but gladness at seeing her best friend beat her out for the award
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as in contentment
the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met
the children's gladness was evident as they opened their Christmas presents
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Recent Examples of glad
Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Investors appeared glad that Musk would be pivoting away from his involvement in politics to refocus on his companies, pushing up shares of the electric vehicle company nearly 7% Tuesday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Your employer will be glad to concede, especially since finding available AI talent is hard to come by.
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—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Investors appeared glad that Musk would be pivoting away from his involvement in politics to refocus on his companies, pushing up shares of the electric vehicle company nearly 7% Tuesday.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 28 May 2025
Verb
More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future
Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad
Adjective
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Magic officials are also delighted to add Bane, who brings a toughness similar to what Banchero, Wagner and Suggs already offer.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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But financial analysts on company earnings calls have been delighted.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Furthermore, success stories will only emerge from firms willing to rethink workflows from the ground up.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Denverites willing to brave the heat and visit the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance this summer may be able to sneak a peek at a new baby sloth snoozing and snuggling in the treetops of the Tropical Discovery exhibit.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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That sort of homey detail and Karl’s cheerful disposition belie the ghastly stories that her memory holds, the ones her guest has come to hear — and capture on film.—
Christine DiMattei,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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But thanks to the marketers of marigolds, trumpet vines, and hydrangeas, my once-bleak inbox now also blushes with cheerful pastels.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Very thankful and grateful that no fractures or anything that showed up on any imaging.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Knowing there was a chance his high school career could end with him at home sick, Geary was thankful his teammates came through and gave him another chance to play.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Gallo California Chardonnay California in a bottle, this budget-friendly Gallo California Chardonnay is crafted to please a wide range of palates.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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His government has a Christian conservative agenda and its intensifying campaign against the LGBTQ community has aimed to please Fidesz’s core voters, mostly in the countryside.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Unconventional ties add more joy to men’s wardrobes, a belief strongly held by luxury designer Wangda Chen of his eponymous label Wàngda.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Relaxed licking paired with loose body language likely indicates love and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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The words used illustrated a sense of contentment from the quarterback toward the front office.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Varsity Brands believes cheerleading is ready to graduate from college and step into the professional ranks.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2025
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But when the postseason arrived, the Panthers were ready.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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