glad in English
- glad⇄adj. 1. feeling joy, pleasure, or satisfaction; happy; pleased.
Ex. She is glad to see us.
2. cheerful; merry.
Ex. a troop of damsels glad (Tennyson).
(SYN) joyful, joyous.
3. bringing joy; pleasant.
Ex. The glad ne - glad⇄adv. gladly.
- glad⇄glad (1), adjective, gladder,gladdest,verb, gladded,gladding.
- glad⇄glad (2), noun.
(Informal.) a gladiolus. - glad⇄noun gladness.
- glad⇄v.i. (Obsolete.) to become glad.
- glad⇄v.t. (Archaic.) to make glad.
Ex. The hour's gone by, When Albion's lessening shores could grieve or glad mine eye (Byron).
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Glad
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ɡlæd/
Definitions
- Feeling pleasure or happiness.
- Willing or eager to do something.
- Bright or cheerful in appearance.
Usage Examples
- I am so glad to see you after all these years!
- She was glad to help with the project.
- The room had a glad and festive atmosphere.
Etymology
Derived from Old English glæd, meaning "bright, shining, joyful," related to Old Norse gladdr and Gothic glads.
Synonyms
- Happy
- Pleased
- Delighted
- Cheerful
Antonyms
- Sad
- Unhappy
- Miserable
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Heureux/Contente | /øʁø/ or /kɔ̃tɑ̃t/ |
| Spanish | Contento/Feliz | /konˈtento/ or /feˈlis/ |
| German | Froh/Glücklich | /fʁoː/ or /ˈɡlʏklɪç/ |
| Hindi | खुश (Khush) | /kʰʊʃ/ |
| Mandarin Chinese | 高兴 (Gāoxìng) | /kaʊ̯˥˩ ɕiŋ˥˩/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɡlæd/
- American English: /ɡlæd/
Historical Usage
In early English literature, "glad" was often used to describe light, warmth, and joyful occasions.
Cultural Nuances
The word "glad" is often used in polite conversation to express gratitude or satisfaction, such as "I'm glad to help."
More Information
Although "glad" is synonymous with "happy," it is often used in specific contexts, such as expressing relief or willingness.