Pronunciation

/ɡlæd/

Definitions

• Adjective: Feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction; joyful. For example: “I am so glad to see you again.”
• Noun (informal): Joy or happiness; a feeling of being glad. For example: “The news brought her great gladness.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She was genuinely glad when she heard that her application had been accepted.”
• Noun: “Her face lit up with gladness upon receiving the unexpected gift.”

Phrases

• “Be glad to”: Express willingness or readiness to do something. For example: “I’d be glad to help you with that project.”
• “Make someone glad”: To cause someone to feel happy or pleased. For example: “Her presence always made him glad.”

Synonyms

• Happy
• Pleased
• Delighted
• Joyful
• Thrilled
• Overjoyed
• Ecstatic

Antonyms

• Sad
• Unhappy
• Displeased
• Sorrowful
• Depressed

Derived Phrases & Idioms

• “I’m glad to hear that”: An expression used to show one’s happiness about hearing good news or information.
• “Glad tidings”: Good news or a joyful message.
• “Feeling glad all over”: Experiencing happiness throughout one’s entire being.