Another word for glad

As happy as Larry, chuffed, and as pleased as punch are another word for glad. Dismayed and annoyed are the opposites of glad. On this page, find 43 synonyms for glad, parts of speech, and examples of glad sentences.

Glad synonyms

Glad means feeling pleasure, joy, or happiness; being pleased and satisfied with a situation, event, or personal interaction.

  • As happy as Larry
  • As happy as a clam
  • As pleased as Punch
  • Cheering
  • Chuffed
  • Cock-a-hoop
  • Contented
  • Delighted
  • Delightful
  • Eager
  • Elated
  • Enchanté
  • Game
  • Gleeful
  • Grateful
  • Gratified
  • Gratifying
  • Gruntled
  • Happy
  • Happy
  • Heart-warming
  • Heartening
  • Joyful
  • Like a child with a new toy
  • Like a dog with two tails
  • Made up
  • More than willing
  • Nothing loath
  • Over the moon
  • Overjoyed
  • Pleased
  • Pleasing
  • Prepared
  • Ready
  • Satisfied
  • Thankful
  • Thrilled
  • Tickled pink
  • Welcome
  • Well pleased
  • Wrapped
  • Gladsome

Glad sentences

  • I am glad you came today.
  • She felt glad about the news.
  • He was glad to see everyone.
  • We are glad you joined us.
  • They were glad for the help.

Glad parts of speech

Adjective