Simple meaning
What does Glad mean?
Glad means happy, pleased, or thankful about something.
Dictionary definition
Happy or pleased about something.
Example sentences
Glad in a sentence
easy
I was glad to see my friend.
medium
We were glad the rain stopped before recess.
hard
Tara felt glad that her practice helped the team improve.
Synonyms
Words like Glad
happyUse for a good or joyful feeling.
pleasedUse when someone feels good about a result.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sadUse when someone feels unhappy.
sorryUse when someone feels regret or sadness.
Word family
Glad word family
Base word
glad
adjective
gladder
More glad.
adjective
gladdest
Most glad.
adverb
gladly
In a glad or willing way.
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Quick practice
Try Glad
Practice 1
Which word is closest in meaning to glad?
Glad and happy both describe a good feeling.
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