Glad
Adjective
UK
/ɡlæd/
US
/ɡlæd/
Definition
Feeling happy or pleased about something.
Example
"I’m glad you’re here."
"We were all glad to finish the work early and go home."
"She felt glad when her friend finally recovered from illness."
Explanation
Glad means feeling happy, pleased, or thankful about something. For example, I’m glad to see you! It’s used when you feel good or positive about an event or person. It can describe joy or relief, like they were glad the storm was finally over. You can also use it in polite speech, like I’m glad you came. Being glad is a simple way to show happiness, comfort, or relief.