Synonyms for

Gladys

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

Definition

Gladys is a female given name of Welsh origin meaning 'princess'.

Synonyms & similar words

Joyful Happy Pleased Contented Satisfied Cheerful Delighted Elated Ecstatic Thrilled Jovial Blissful Radiant Euphoric Overjoyed Exuberant Buoyant Merry Joyous Upbeat

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 displeased dejected downcast

Common collocations

  • glad to hear
  • glad to see
  • glad to help
  • glad you could
  • glad to be
  • glad of the
  • glad about the

Word family

adjective glad

Usage note

Glad is an adjective used to express happiness or pleasure. It is generally used in informal and neutral contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Gladys smiled brightly when she received a gift from her friend.
  2. I felt gladys when I saw my favorite movie on TV.
  3. The news of her promotion made Gladys ecstatic.
  4. Gladys skipped happily through the meadow filled with flowers.
  5. We were all gladys to see our team win the championship.

Quotes

  • 'Happiness is the only good. The time to be happy is now. The place to be happy is here. The way to be happy is to make others so.' - Robert Green Ingersoll
  • 'The most simple things can bring the most happiness.' - Izabella Scorupco

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