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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Glad
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "glad" means feeling or showing pleasure or joy, especially about something that has happened or is going to happen.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "glad" as feeling or showing joy or pleasure, or feeling relieved or thankful.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "glad" as feeling happy or pleased, often because something good has happened or is going to happen.
Example Uses
- The news of her engagement made her family glad and they all celebrated together.
- She felt glad that she had finally found a job after months of searching.
- The children were glad to be on summer vacation and couldn't wait to go to the beach.
- The team was glad to have won the championship and were looking forward to the trophy ceremony.
- She was glad to have made it to the airport on time and was now waiting for her flight.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sad
unhappy
depressed
miserable
gloomy
despondent
disappointed
disheartened
disillusioned
discontent
dissatisfied
displeased
unhappy
melancholy
sorrowful
mournful
dejected
despairing
hopeless
desolate
bleak
dismal