Synonyms for glad

Grammar : Adj

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Phonetic Transcription : glæd

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Définition of glad

Origin : Old English glæd "bright, shining, joyous," from Proto-Germanic *glada- (cf. Old Norse glaðr "smooth, bright, glad," Danish glad "glad, joyful," Old Saxon gladmod "glad," Old Frisian gled "smooth," Dutch glad "slippery," German glatt "smooth"), from PIE *ghel- "to shine" (see glass). The modern sense is much weakened. Slang glad rags "one's best clothes" first recorded 1902.

adj happy, delightful

Example sentences :

For his sake, I am glad once more to be in my own happy home.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

I am more grateful to you than words can utter—and I will always be glad to do anything for you.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Honestly, I am glad to find you here at your work in your miner's clothes.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

I had a warm regard for your father, and shall be glad to help your mother if there is any occasion.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

She is glad to believe that there is every reason why it will soon be over.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

But he had not done so, and she was glad he could be restrained and deliberate in that "breedy" sort of way.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

"Well, I'm glad you got some sense," answered the old man, grudgingly.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

I would have no ill befall her, but I am glad to be rid of her.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

Made at once for the vessel, and, on reaching her, found all well and glad to see us.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

I was glad to meet the party again, although we were in a bad position.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

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