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Definitions

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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"I'm glad that Hungarian–American relations have risen to such a good level," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

We’re glad the Administration is trying to make it easier to hire guest workers, but how about making the case to voters that the country needs legal immigrants for vital jobs that drive the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They were glad to be free of their financial burden, but it also left her with the sense that she had made a lot of mistakes with money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

"We are absolutely glad we opened up and wouldn't change it."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’m so glad to see you again. How did you do with the homework assignment?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam