If you are glad about something, you are pleased about it.
I'm so glad that you passed the exam.She seemed glad of the chance to lee early.2. 'happy'You can also say that you are happy about something when you are pleased about it.
She was happy that his sister was coming.If someone is contented and enjoys life, you say that they are happy.
She always seemed such a happy woman.Be Careful!Don't use 'glad' with this meaning, and don't use 'glad' in front of a noun. Don't say, for example, 'She always seemed such a glad woman'.
3. 'cheerful'If someone shows that they are happy by smiling and laughing a lot, you say that they are cheerful.
The men stayed cheerful and determined even when things got difficult.happy sadThere are a number of adjectives which are used to indicate how happy or sad someone is. The adjectives in the following list are arranged from 'most happy' to 'least happy':
ecstatic, elated, euphoricHis wife ge birth to their first child, and he was ecstatic about it.'That was one of the best races of my life,' said an elated Hakkinen.It had received euphoric support from the public.joyful, radiant, jubilantA wedding is a joyful celebration of love.On her wedding day the bride looked truly radiant.Hogg was jubilant after winning the men's doubles for the 10th time.happy, cheerful, jollyMarina was a confident, happy child.They are both very cheerful in spite of their colds.She was a jolly, kindhearted woman.light-heartedThey were light-hearted and prepared to enjoy life.contented, fulfilledShe was gazing at him with a soft, contented smile on her face.I feel more fulfilled doing this than I've ever done.dissatisfied, moody, discontented82% of voters are dissatisfied with the way their country is being governed.Did's mother was unstable and moody.The government tried to appease discontented workers.sad, unhappy, depressed, gloomy, glum, dejected, despondent, dispiritedI'd grown fond of our little house and felt sad to lee it.Her marriage is in trouble and she is desperately unhappy.She's been very depressed and upset about this whole situation.Do you tend to be over-serious or gloomy?She was very glum and was obviously missing her children.Everyone has days when they feel dejected or down.I feel despondent when my work is rejected.I left eventually at six o'clock feeling utterly dispirited and depressed.miserable, wretchedI took a series of badly paid secretarial jobs which made me really miserable.I feel really confused and wretched.lucky happy1. 'lucky'You say that someone is lucky when something nice happens to them, or when they always seem to he good luck.
You're a lucky girl to he so many friends.The lucky winners were given £5000 each.2. 'happy'Don't use 'lucky' to say that someone has feelings of pleasure and contentment. The word you use is happy.
Sarah's such a happy person she's always laughing.Barbara felt tremendously happy when she heard the news.Collins COBUILD English Usage © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 2004, 2011, 2012