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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 just glad that I’m in the space to be able to tell these stories in the way that I’m telling them — that are still true to me and also reaching a broader audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

He’s glad the numbers for this are getting better: 19% of people surveyed have a healthcare proxy, up from 15% last year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

"I was glad last year that the whole Grand Slam thing was done because that was what I was chasing," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

I’m glad you’re a hero because Mountain Madness is the best book I’ve ever read.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr