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glad

 
 
pronunciation:
glaed
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: gladder, gladdest
definition: happy that a good thing has happened or will happen.
I am so glad my exams are over!We are very glad that you can come.
 
synonyms:
delighted, happy, pleased
antonyms:
sad, sorry
similar words:
cheerful, thrilled
derivations: gladly (adv.), gladness (n.)
Word History
Glad comes from an Old English word that means "shining" or "bright."
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