glad

[ɡlæd]

glad Definition

  • 1feeling pleasure, joy, or delight
  • 2causing happiness or pleasure

Using glad: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glad" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm so glad to see you!

  • Example

    She was glad that the rain had stopped.

  • Example

    He was glad when he heard the news.

  • Example

    I'm glad we decided to come here.

  • Example

    She gave a glad cry of relief.

glad Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with glad

  • glad tidings

    good news

    Example

    The messenger brought glad tidings of victory.

  • one's best clothes

    Example

    She put on her glad rags for the party.

  • glad-handing

    friendly and enthusiastic behaviour towards people, especially in order to win their support or approval

    Example

    The politician was accused of nothing more than glad-handing his constituents.

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Summary: glad in Brief

The term 'glad' [ɡlæd] refers to a feeling of pleasure, joy, or delight, or something that causes happiness or pleasure. It is often used in phrases like 'glad tidings' and 'glad rags.' The word has synonyms like 'happy,' 'pleased,' and 'delighted,' and antonyms like 'sad' and 'unhappy.'

How do native speakers use this expression?