glad
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Related to gladdest: blissful
glad 1
(glăd)adj. glad·der, glad·dest
1.
a. Experiencing or exhibiting joy and pleasure.
b. Appreciative: was glad to be home.
2. Providing joy and pleasure: a glad occasion.
3. Very willing; pleased: glad to help.
tr. & intr.v. glad·ded, glad·ding, glads Archaic
To gladden.
glad′ly adv.
glad′ness n.
Synonyms: glad1, happy, cheerful, lighthearted, joyful, joyous
These adjectives mean being in or showing good spirits. Glad often refers to the feeling that results from the gratification of a wish or from satisfaction with immediate circumstances: "They were smiling, lifting their hands to me, glad to be together, glad to see me" (Wendell Berry).
Happy applies to a feeling of pleasure, satisfaction, or joy: "Ask yourself whether you are happy, and you cease to be so" (John Stuart Mill).
Cheerful suggests characteristic good spirits: a cheerful volunteer.
Lighthearted stresses the absence of care: "We knew that things were hard for our Bohemian neighbors, but the two girls were lighthearted and never complained" (Willa Cather).
Joyful and joyous suggest lively, often exultant happiness: a joyful heart; joyous laughter.
These adjectives mean being in or showing good spirits. Glad often refers to the feeling that results from the gratification of a wish or from satisfaction with immediate circumstances: "They were smiling, lifting their hands to me, glad to be together, glad to see me" (Wendell Berry).
Happy applies to a feeling of pleasure, satisfaction, or joy: "Ask yourself whether you are happy, and you cease to be so" (John Stuart Mill).
Cheerful suggests characteristic good spirits: a cheerful volunteer.
Lighthearted stresses the absence of care: "We knew that things were hard for our Bohemian neighbors, but the two girls were lighthearted and never complained" (Willa Cather).
Joyful and joyous suggest lively, often exultant happiness: a joyful heart; joyous laughter.
glad 2
(glăd)n. Botany
A gladiolus.
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glad
(ɡlæd)adj, gladder or gladdest
1. happy and pleased; contented
2. causing happiness or contentment
3. (foll by: to) very willing: he was glad to help.
4. (foll by: of) happy or pleased to have: glad of her help.
vb, glads, gladding or gladded
an archaic word for gladden
[Old English glǣd; related to Old Norse glathr, Old High German glat smooth, shining, Latin glaber smooth, Lithuanian glodùs fitting closely]
ˈgladly adv
ˈgladness n
glad
(ɡlæd)n
(Plants) informal short for gladiolus Also called (Austral): gladdie
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glad1
(glæd)adj. glad•der, glad•dest, adj.
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 utterances.
4. very willing: I'd be glad to help.
v.t. 5. Archaic. to make glad; gladden.
[before 900; Old English glæd, c. Old Norse glathr bright, glad, Old High German glat smooth; akin to Latin glaber smooth]
glad′ly, adv.
glad′ness, n.
glad2
(glæd)n.
[1920–25; by shortening]
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glad
– happy – cheerful1. 'glad'
If you are glad about something, you are pleased about it.
I'm so glad that you passed the exam.
She seemed glad of the chance to leave early.
2. 'happy'
You can also say that you are happy about something when you are pleased about it.
She was happy that his sister was coming.
If someone is contented and enjoys life, you say that they are happy.
She always seemed such a happy woman.
Be Careful!
Don't use 'glad' with this meaning, and don't use 'glad' in front of a noun. Don't say, for example, 'She always seemed such a glad woman'.
3. 'cheerful'
If someone shows that they are happy by smiling and laughing a lot, you say that they are cheerful.
The men stayed cheerful and determined even when things got difficult.
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glad
Past participle: gladded
Gerund: gladding
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| Noun | 1. |  glad - 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 cultivatediridaceous plant - any bulbous plant of the family Iridaceae genus Gladiolus - gladiolas |
| Adj. | 1. | glad - showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy; "glad you are here"; "glad that they succeeded"; "gave a glad shout"; "a glad smile"; "heard the glad news"; "a glad occasion" cheerful - being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting"; "a cheerful room"; "as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be" sad - experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness; "feeling sad because his dog had died"; "Better by far that you should forget and smile / Than that you should remember and be sad"- Christina Rossetti |
| 2. |  glad - eagerly disposed to act or to be of service; "glad to help"willing - disposed or inclined toward; "a willing participant"; "willing helpers" | |
| 3. | glad - feeling happy appreciation; "glad of the fire's warmth" | |
| 4. |  glad - cheerful and bright; "a beaming smile"; "a glad May morning"cheerful - being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits; "her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting"; "a cheerful room"; "as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be" |
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glad
adjective
1. happy, pleased, delighted, contented, cheerful, gratified, joyful, overjoyed, chuffed (slang), gleeful I'm glad I decided to go after all.
happy sad, depressed, unhappy, miserable, discontented, melancholy, displeased, sorrowful
happy sad, depressed, unhappy, miserable, discontented, melancholy, displeased, sorrowful
3. (Archaic) pleasing, happy, cheering, pleasant, delightful, cheerful, merry, gratifying, cheery, joyous, felicitous the bringer of glad tidings
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glad
[glæd] ADJ (gladder (compar) (gladdest (superl)))1. (= pleased) to be glad → alegrarse
"I had a great time" - "I'm (so) glad" → -me lo pasé fenomenal -me alegro (mucho)
to be glad that → alegrarse de que + subjun
I'm glad that you could come → me alegro de que hayas podido venir
I'm glad that I relented in the end → me alegro de haber transigido al final
to be glad to do sth (= pleased) → alegrarse de hacer algo; (= willing) → estar encantado de hacer algo
I was glad to see him → me alegré de verlo
I am glad to hear it → me alegra saberlo
I'll be glad to answer any questions → estaré encantado de responder a cualquier pregunta
our receptionists will be glad to help you make any theatre reservations → nuestros recepcionistas le ayudarán con el mayor agrado a reservar entradas para el teatro
I would be only too glad to take a job like that → me encantaría aceptar un trabajo como ese
he assured her that he would be only too glad to help → le aseguró que sería un verdadero placer ayudarla
to be glad about sth → alegrarse de algo
Ralph was glad of a chance to change the subject → Ralph se alegró de tener la oportunidad de cambiar de tema
I was glad of his help → me alegré de que me ayudase
I'd be very glad of your advice → le agradeceré mucho que me aconseje
"I had a great time" - "I'm (so) glad" → -me lo pasé fenomenal -me alegro (mucho)
to be glad that → alegrarse de que + subjun
I'm glad that you could come → me alegro de que hayas podido venir
I'm glad that I relented in the end → me alegro de haber transigido al final
to be glad to do sth (= pleased) → alegrarse de hacer algo; (= willing) → estar encantado de hacer algo
I was glad to see him → me alegré de verlo
I am glad to hear it → me alegra saberlo
I'll be glad to answer any questions → estaré encantado de responder a cualquier pregunta
our receptionists will be glad to help you make any theatre reservations → nuestros recepcionistas le ayudarán con el mayor agrado a reservar entradas para el teatro
I would be only too glad to take a job like that → me encantaría aceptar un trabajo como ese
he assured her that he would be only too glad to help → le aseguró que sería un verdadero placer ayudarla
to be glad about sth → alegrarse de algo
Ralph was glad of a chance to change the subject → Ralph se alegró de tener la oportunidad de cambiar de tema
I was glad of his help → me alegré de que me ayudase
I'd be very glad of your advice → le agradeceré mucho que me aconseje
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glad
(glӕd) adjective pleased or happy. I'm very glad that you are here; the glad smiles of the children.feliz, alegre, contento
ˈgladden verbˈgladly adverbI'd gladly help but I have too many other things to do. con placer
ˈgladness nounglad rags a person's best clothes, worn for special occasions. I'll get my glad rags on for the party. ropa de fiesta
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glad
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glad
a. alegre, contento-a;
I am ___ to meet you → mucho gusto en conocerle;
adv. alegremente, con satisfacción;
v.
to be ___ of → alegrarse de;
to be ___ to → tener mucho gusto en.
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