Synonyms for glad

Other words for “glad”, grouped by meaning.

We found 9 synonyms for “glad”. The most common are gladiolus, gladiola, sword lily, gladsome, happy.

noun any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated

adjective showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

Similargladsome
Oppositessad

adjective eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

Synonymshappy
Similarwilling

adjective feeling happy appreciation

Similargrateful

adjective cheerful and bright

Synonymsbeaming
Similarcheerful

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University