gladder; gladdest
1
a
: experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight : made happy
b
: very willing
glad to do it
c
: made pleased, satisfied, or grateful
—often used with of
was glad of their help
2
a
: 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
gladly
adverb
gladness
noun
Synonyms
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
Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The Dolphins also will be glad to see former Bills receiver Gabe Davis move on to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
Gloster’s grandmother, Caron Dixon, was glad Holton is heading to prison.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The Dolphins also will be glad to see former Bills receiver Gabe Davis move on to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glad. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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