glad
gb/ɡlˈæd/ us/ɡlˈæd/
A2
English
~ 2200
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
Feeling pleased or happy
Feeling happy about something.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is glad [clause/something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'glad' with 'happy' and use it in all situations. In English, 'glad' is often used for specific events or outcomes rather than general mood.
Synonyms
happy (More general term for feeling good or content; 'glad' is often about a specific event or situation.)
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pleased (Slightly more formal and less emotional than 'glad'.)
Antonyms
sad (Opposite emotional state, feeling unhappiness.)
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unhappy (General opposite of feeling pleasure or joy.)
Collocations
glad to hear
|glad you came
|so glad
|really glad
|glad about
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- I'm so glad you could join us tonight.
- She was glad to finally finish the project.
- We were glad about the good news from the doctor.
- He's glad he took the job offer.
- They were glad to see each other again after years apart.
Learner examples
- I am glad you are here.
- She is glad to meet you.
- We are glad about the results.
- He is glad with his new car.
- I am glad we can talk.
adjective
literary
C1
property
2
Bright and attractive
Bright and pretty to look at (literary).
Synonyms
bright (General term for giving off light or being vivid in color.)
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radiant (Suggests shining beauty or happiness, often poetic.)
Antonyms
dull (Lacking brightness or vividness.)
Collocations
glad sunlight
|glad day
|glad morning
Themes
appearance
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The meadow was full of glad flowers swaying in the breeze.
- She walked into the glad sunshine of the afternoon.
- The glad colors of spring lifted his spirits.
Learner examples
- The glad sun shone on the field.
- We saw glad flowers in the park.
- The glad day made us smile.
Grammar
Dictionary form
glad
IPA
GB/ɡlˈæd/
US/ɡlˈæd/
Syllables & stress
glad (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (glad)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: glad
- Comparative: gladder
- Superlative: gladdest
Word family
Forms
gladder
adjective
gladdest
adjective
Core family
gladly
adverb A2
Related words
gladness
noun B1
gladden
verb
Negative and opposite forms
sad
adjective A1
Highlights
- Irregular comparative: gladder Adjective
- Irregular superlative: gladdest Adjective
Expressions
glad to hear
1/ɡlˈæd tə hˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Pleased about hearing news
Used to say you are happy about news or information someone told you.
Examples
- I'm glad to hear you're feeling better.
- We're glad to hear the project was a success.
glad you could make it
1/ɡlˈæd jˈu kˈʊd mˈeɪk ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
Happy someone came
Used to say you are happy that someone has come to an event or meeting.
Examples
- Hi, I'm so glad you could make it!
- We're really glad you could make it to the party.
I'll be glad to
1/ˈaɪl bˈi ɡlˈæd tə/
fixed phrase
Willing and happy to help/do something
Used to say you are happy and willing to do something.
Examples
- I'll be glad to help you with your homework.
- She said she'll be glad to answer any questions.