Glad

usgb/ɡlæd/
adjective

Happy or pleased.

I'm glad that you are feeling better.
Visual representation of "glad" - Happy or pleased.

Often appears as...

  • glad to see
  • glad to hear
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Visual representation of "glad"
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Expressing Contentment

Use 'glad' to express satisfaction with specific situations or outcomes.

Illustration for Expressing Contentment
She was glad the interview went well.
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Casually Pleased

'Glad' indicates a relaxed, casual sense of happiness, not extreme joy.

Illustration for Casually Pleased
I'm glad we met for coffee.
Visual representation of the word "Glad"

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