glad — feeling pleasure or happiness
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling pleasure or happiness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡlæd/
Example Sentences
- I'm glad my pizza arrived before my patience ran out.
- She was glad to finish the exam.
- We're glad you could make it to the party, even though you're three hours late!
glad
ADJECTIVE[/ɡlæd/]
feeling pleasure or happiness
A girl looks glad as friends surprise her with birthday cake
From sad and mad to truly glad!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'glæd', originally meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. Over time, the word underwent semantic shift from a visual property to an emotional state, eventually acquiring its modern sense of 'happy' or 'pleased'.
Breakdown
The word stems from Old English 'glæd' (bright, shining), with the semantic evolution reflecting a metaphorical connection between luminosity and joy—a common linguistic pattern where physical brightness becomes associated with emotional brightness or happiness.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I'm glad my pizza arrived before my patience ran out.”
“She was glad to finish the exam.”
“We're glad you could make it to the party, even though you're three hours late!”
“I'm glad to be of service.”
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