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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
Adjective
But McDowell is glad the Supreme Court blocked the use of the new districts for November. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Now that Earle Meets World is, well, out in the world, Alix, Ashtin, and the rest of the family are particularly glad that their breast cancer journey is in the spotlight—and plan on continuing to spread awareness. — Caitlin Carlson, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026 As Morris hit the ground and the 57,000-plus yellow-and-green glad fans inside Autzen Stadium erupted, the Broncos’ fate was sealed. — Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026 The juncos twittering around us sounded gladder than usual to be alive. — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 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
Adjective
  • When Garcia called about bringing Opus Jazz to Miami, Frohlich was delighted.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Producers weren’t immediately convinced, but the filmmaker was delighted to have final cut on his first feature and insisted that Adult Supervision had to go there.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of delighted
Adjective
  • Audiences are more willing than ever to consume and accept differentiated content – look at the success of phenomena such as Obsession and Backrooms.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • For weddings, big celebrations, or private dinners for couples willing to pay the price, events and meals can be organized by the hotel inside the Château.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of willing
Adjective
  • In the past, Cooper has had an active online life, a cheerful and talkative presence behind his thick black beard.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The rooms, which are decorated with wood and natural fibers, are set back from two miles of stunning Montego Bay beachfront and contain an impressive number of cheerful works of art by Jamaican artists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • Charity and neighborliness helped a lot — many victims are still thankful to churches and neighbors that volunteered their labor, according to Whitney Bailey, a disaster response project director at AppalReD Legal Aid.
    — Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Nelson will continue to serve as the organization’s president and CEO, and is thankful for the support of his board.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of thankful
Verb
  • Clear, opinionated writing meets more resistance than writing designed to please everyone.
    — Deepa Nagraj, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Joel’s collection is also home to several Ducatis, something sure to please the snootier connoisseurs out there.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of please
Adjective
  • Calvin is especially pleased to celebrate Come Home Year because his other children, Mary (Ruby Stokes) and Jay (Rohan Campbell), are back to the island for a week-long stay.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The price tag Starbucks' turnaround has also been expensive, which hasn't pleased investors.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleased
Adjective
  • Billed as an immersive matchmaking experience and a new take on the dating show, the format features singletons who are tired of swiping and first dates and are ready to get hitched.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • When they were scheduled to play in Rio, they were seen as an encapsulation of a nefarious past the country was ready to move away from.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ready
Adjective
  • Le is particularly fond of the store’s Thai green bananas, which remain bright green even when fully ripe and develop an intensely sweet flavor.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Leaning into its history, Kessler has outfitted the hotel with installations that channel the Jurassic period, including life size dinosaur skeletons and fossils, backlit in a range of bright colors, displayed throughout the walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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