Synonyms for

Glad

Verb / glæd / Another word for glad — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling happy or pleased about something

Synonyms & similar words

sad beaming happy gladiolus gladiola swordlily happy pleased joyful delighted content cheerful grateful thrilled satisfied ecstatic elated overjoyed gleeful radiant jubilant blissful merry upbeat tickled exultant

Synonyms by register

Formal

pleased content gratified delighted

Informal

happy chuffed pleased as punch over the moon

Literary

joyful elated blithe

Antonyms

sad unhappy sorrowful miserable dejected downcast disappointed

Common collocations

  • glad to hear
  • glad to see
  • glad to help
  • glad you could
  • glad to know
  • glad to be
  • glad to have

Word family

noun gladness
adjective glad
adverb gladly

Usage note

Glad is a common adjective expressing happiness or pleasure. It is generally less intense than 'delighted' or 'ecstatic'.

Example sentences

  1. I am glad you came to my party!
  2. She was glad when she got an A on her test.
  3. He was glad to be home after a long trip.
  4. I'm so glad we are friends.
  5. The children were glad to see the sun shining.

Quotes

  • I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. - L.M. Montgomery
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • I am not a has-been. I am a will be. - Lauren Bacall

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