glad S2 W3 /ɡlæd/ BrE AmE adjective [no comparative]
[ Word Family: verb : ↑ gladden ; noun : ↑ gladness ; adverb : ↑ gladly ; adjective : ↑ glad ]
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: glæd 'bright, shining, happy' ]
1 . [not before noun] pleased and happy about something
glad (that)
I’m really glad I don’t have to go back there again.
We’re so glad you came.
glad to do something
I am glad to be back home.
glad to see/hear etc
I’m glad to see you looking so well.
‘I’ve decided to accept the job.’ ‘I’m glad.’
glad when
I’ll be glad when the war is over.
glad about
She wasn’t leaving after all. He was glad about that.
glad for
‘Jamie’s been accepted for medical school!’ ‘I’m so glad for him.’
⇨ ↑ gladly
2 . be glad of something to be grateful for something:
Thanks Marge, I’ll be glad of the help.
be glad of an opportunity/chance/excuse to do something
They were glad of the chance to finally get some sleep.
It was cold outside, and she was glad of her coat.
3 . be glad to (do something) to be very willing and eager to do something:
We will be glad to send you any information you may need.
I’m sure he’d be only too glad to (=extremely willing to) help you.
‘Would you give me a hand?’ ‘I’d be glad to.’
4 . I would be glad if formal used in formal situations or letters to ask someone to do something for you:
I’d be glad if you’d let me know when the funeral is.
5 . glad tidings/news old-fashioned good news
6 . give somebody the glad eye British English old-fashioned to look at someone in a way that shows you are sexually attracted to them
7 . glad rags old-fashioned informal your best clothes that you wear for special occasions
—gladness noun [uncountable]
⇨ ↑ glad-hand
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THESAURUS
▪ happy :
Are you happy in your new job?
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The film has a happy ending.
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a happy childhood
▪ cheerful looking happy:
a cheerful face/expression
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The room looked bright and cheerful (=it made you feel good) .
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He seems a lot more cheerful today.
▪ be in a good mood to feel happy and relaxed:
It was the day before the vacation and everyone was in a good mood.
▪ contented written feeling happy with your life, job, situation etc:
He was contented with his job as a cycle mechanic.
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She sat down with a contented expression on her face.
▪ pleased/glad [not before noun] happy because something good has happened:
I’m pleased I passed my exam.
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He was glad to see someone that he knew.