glad

[glad] / glæd /

ADJECTIVE

happy, delightful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheerful contented joyful overjoyed pleased willing

STRONG

cheering gay pleasing rejoicing sparkling

WEAK

animated beaming blithesome bright can't complain cheery exhilarated felicitous floating on air genial gleeful gratified gratifying hilarious jocund jovial joyous lighthearted merry mirthful pleasant pleased as punch radiant tickled tickled pink tickled to death up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sad unhappy upset

STRONG

dull

Example Sentences

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It felt very authentic to many experiences I’ve had in my life, and I’m glad it ended positively for him.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm glad it wasn't. It was a lovely surprise."

From BBC

"I love the UK and I'm not ruling out coming back when I'm in a better financial position, but right now I'm so glad I left."

From BBC

Ben Duckett – 6 – Surely would have been glad to be back on the field after a difficult time off it.

From BBC

"Those who need a little help are often glad to be found by a police dog."

From BBC