The meaning of GLAD is experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight : made happy. How to use glad in a sentence.

happy I'm much happier in my new job. cheerful She's always very cheerful. in a good mood You're in a good mood this morning! pleased He was pleased that she had come back. glad I was so glad to see …

If you are glad about something, you are happy and pleased about it. I'm glad I relented in the end. The people seem genuinely glad to see you.

1. feeling joy or pleasure; pleased: glad about the good news. 2. accompanied by or causing joy or pleasure: glad tidings. 3. characterized by or showing cheerfulness, joy, or pleasure, as looks or …

adj. feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here. accompanied by or causing joy or pleasure: a glad occasion; glad tidings. characterized by or …

Feb 27, 2026 · glad (comparative gladder or more glad, superlative gladdest or most glad) (usually predicative) I'm glad the rain has finally stopped. I'm always glad to be of service. I was glad of …

Acting smoothly or freely; moving easily: as, a glad door or bolt. In good condition; thriving. Shining; bright; cheerful; wearing the appearance of joy: as, a glad countenance.

Glad is how you feel when you hear that something nice happened to someone you care about, or when you learn you got an A on that test you studied so hard for. It means happy or pleased. Glad doesn't …

Glad definition: Providing joy and pleasure.

Definition of glad adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.