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glad
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- pronunciation:
- glaed
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
gladder, gladdest |
| definition 1: |
happy or delighted, often with a sense of relief or fulfilled hope; pleased.
We were all so glad that she was able to come home from the hospital today.I'm so glad to see you! I really need your help!He was glad about his raise, but he had hoped it would be more.
- synonyms:
- delighted, gratified, happy, pleased
- antonyms:
- sad, sick, sorry
- similar words:
- cheerful, contented, elated, gleeful, joyful, thrilled, tickled
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| definition 2: |
forthcoming; willing.
Don't worry! I'm glad to help.- synonyms:
- ready, willing
- antonyms:
- reluctant
- similar words:
- desirous, disposed, eager, forthcoming, game, happy, inclined, pleased
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| definition 3: |
causing or being the occasion for happiness.
The wedding was a glad event for both families.The day I met you was a glad day.- synonyms:
- delightful, happy
- similar words:
- cheerful, jolly, jovial, joyful, joyous, merry, pleasing, wonderful
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| related words: |
buoyant, carefree |
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| derivations: |
gladly (adv.), gladness (n.) |
Glad comes from an Old English word that means "shining" or "bright."
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