glad

adjective
UK: /ɡlæd/
US: /ɡlæd/

  1. Happy and pleased

    1. I am so glad to see you. [ ] [ ]
    2. We were glad that the weather improved for our picnic. [ ] [ ]

  2. Willing or eager to do something

    1. I'd be glad to help you. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was glad to accept the invitation to the party next week. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

happy cheerful delighted
glad verb

  1. To make someone glad or happy

    1. The good news gladdened my heart. [ ] [ ]
    2. His success in the competition gladdened all his teachers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "glad" in English means: Happy and pleased, Willing or eager to do something.

The phonetic transcription of "glad" is /ɡlæd/ in British English and /ɡlæd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "glad": happy, cheerful, delighted.

Example usage of "glad": "I am so glad to see you.". More examples on the page.