Meaning of glad in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɡlæd/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   glad

   Definitions

   1. (`lief' is archaic) very willing

   Examples

   • « was lief to go »
   • « glad to help »

   Synonyms

   • willing
2. 2. feeling happy appreciation

   Examples

   • « glad of the fire's warmth »

   Synonyms

   • grateful
   • thankful
3. 3. cheerful and bright

   Examples

   • « a beaming smile »
   • « a glad May morning »

   Synonyms

   • cheerful

4. Qualitative Adjective

   glad

   Etymology

   Old English glæd (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’

   Definitions

   1. showing or causing joy and pleasure

   Examples

   • « especially made happy »
   • « glad you are here »
   • « glad that they succeeded »
   • « gave a glad shout »
   • « a glad smile »
   • « heard the glad news »
   • « a glad occasion »

   Synonyms

   • gladsome
   • happy
   • pleased
   • cheerful

   Antonyms

   • sad