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
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2024
Marlene Danoff Too left Manhattan: So glad Jamaal Bowman lost his reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
Fans of the original series will be glad to hear it's being done by the same co-creators, Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 25 June 2024
Neighbors, overall, are glad when vacant or dilapidated homes are bought and fixed.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
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Adjective
Miss Manners is glad that at least your lawyer knows how to convey a more human and sympathetic statement.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2024
Marlene Danoff Too left Manhattan: So glad Jamaal Bowman lost his reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
Fans of the original series will be glad to hear it's being done by the same co-creators, Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 25 June 2024
Neighbors, overall, are glad when vacant or dilapidated homes are bought and fixed.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for glad
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glad. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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