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   Glad

   /ɡlad/

   

   adjective

   • 1. pleased; delighted: "I'm really glad to hear that" Similar pleasedhappydelightedas pleased as Punchwell pleasedthrilledoverjoyedcock-a-hoopelatedlike a dog with two tailslike a child with a new toygleefulsatisfiedcontentedgratifiedgratefulthankfulenchantéinformal:tickled pinkover the moonas happy as Larrychuffedmade upas happy as a clamwrappedhumorous:gruntledmore than willingeagerhappypleaseddelightedreadypreparednothing loathinformal:gameOpposite dismayedannoyedunwillingreluctant
   • ▪ causing happiness: "glad tidings" Similar pleasingwelcomehappyjoyfuldelightfulcheeringheartwarminghearteninggratifyingliterary:gladsomeOpposite unwelcomedistressing
   • ▪ grateful: "he was glad for the excuse to put it off" Similar pleasedhappydelightedas pleased as Punchwell pleasedthrilledoverjoyedcock-a-hoopelatedlike a dog with two tailslike a child with a new toygleefulsatisfiedcontentedgratifiedgratefulthankfulenchantéinformal:tickled pinkover the moonas happy as Larrychuffedmade upas happy as a clamwrappedhumorous:gruntledOpposite dismayedannoyed
   • ▪ willing and eager (to do something): "he will be glad to carry your bags" Similar more than willingeagerhappypleaseddelightedreadypreparednothing loathinformal:gameOpposite unwillingreluctant

   verb

   • 1. make happy; please: literary "Albion's lessening shore could grieve or glad mine eye"

   Word Origin Old Englishglæd (originally in the sense ‘bright, shining’), of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse glathr ‘bright, joyous’ and German glatt ‘smooth’, also to Latin glaber ‘smooth, hairless’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. gladness noun

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   The meaning of GLAD is experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight : made happy. How to use glad in a sentence.

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   What does glad mean?

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   How do you say glad about something?

   • glad about something ‘He doesn't need the pills any more.’ ‘I'm glad about that.’ glad to know, hear, see… I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. glad (that)… I’m glad (that) you’re feeling better. He was glad he'd come. I'm just glad you’re safe! glad to do something I've never been so glad to see anyone in my life! I'm glad to meet you.

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   How do you say glad about a girl?

   • glad about We were glad about her success. glad (that) I'm glad (that) you came. glad to I'm glad to know the package arrived safely. (only too) glad to I'd be (only too) glad to help you. glad of We'd be glad of the chance to meet her. grateful I'm grateful for your kindness. appreciative I'm really appreciative of all the help you've given me.

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   What does Glad Tidings mean?

   • feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad that you are here. glad that you are here. accompanied by or causing joy or pleasure: glad tidings. glad tidings. characterized by or showing cheerfulness, joy, or pleasure, as looks or utterances. I'll be glad to give him your message. , glad·ded, glad·ding. Archaic. to make glad.

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   Glad is an adjective that means pleased and happy. Learn how to use glad in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and translations.

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   Glad is an adjective that means feeling joy or pleasure, accompanied by or causing joy, or very willing. It can also be a noun that means gladiolus, a type of flower. See the origin, history, and usage of glad in sentences and idioms.

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   Glad is an adjective that means pleased and happy. Learn how to use it in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and translations.

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   Glad is how you feel when you hear that something nice happened to someone you care about, or when you learn you got an A on that test you studied so hard for. It means happy or pleased. Glad doesn't quite mean jumping for joy — it's more a state of contentment and pleasure.

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    Glad is an adjective that means feeling or showing pleasure, joy, or happiness. It can also mean very willing or eager to do something. Learn more about its synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage with Collins Dictionary.