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US
/ˈɡɫæd/
]
[ UK /ɡlˈæd/ ]
[ UK /ɡlˈæd/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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feeling happy appreciation
glad of the fire's warmth -
cheerful and bright
a beaming smile
a glad May morning -
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
a glad occasion
gave a glad shout
glad that they succeeded
a glad smile
heard the glad news
glad you are here -
eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
glad to help
NOUN
- any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated
How To Use glad In A Sentence
- In my view his confrontational, gladiatorial style has been a major contributor to the widespread disdain of the British public for politicians generally. Times, Sunday Times
- Shah went forth with her for a distance of three parasangs; after which he bade farewell to her and the Wazir and those with him, and returned to his home in gladness and safety. The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night
- The gladdest part is that Laura's music is alive, vital, and accessible. Laura Nyro
- They kept to the brush and trees, and invariably the man halted and peered out before crossing a dry glade or naked stretch of upland pasturage. War
- You'll be glad to hear that Bill is alive and kicking.
- A spongy, Dijon-colored city of algae and microscopic creatures that floats on the surface, periphyton cleanses the Everglades of excess nutrients and pollutants.
- I was glad to hear you're alive and well.
- I love London particularly for that layered feel, for its glorious haphazardness and its unique personality, which Peter Ackroyd personisifes as William Blake's Glad Day: a radiant youth with his arms outstretched against rainbow light. MIND MELD: Real-Life Places That Inspire Exceptional World Building
- I shall be glad when the last of my daughters is married off.
- I'm glad the kid is alright and I hope Angel Rest in Peace!!! Golden Retriever Thwarts Cougar Attack in B.C.
