Gladlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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gladlier
[ ˈɡlædliər ]
comparison degree
The word 'gladlier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'glad'. It is used to express a greater degree of gladness or happiness than the simple form. While the use of 'gladlier' is relatively rare in modern English, it can be found in literary contexts or formal writing. In most everyday situations, people tend to use 'happier' instead of 'gladlier' when making comparisons.
Synonyms
happier, more cheerful, more delighted.
Examples of usage
- She felt gladlier upon hearing the good news.
- He was gladlier than ever after winning the award.
- They moved to a new city and felt gladlier each day.
Translations
Translations of the word "gladlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alegremente
🇮🇳 खुश होकर
🇩🇪 freudig
🇮🇩 dengan senang hati
🇺🇦 радісніше
🇵🇱 radośniej
🇯🇵 喜んで
🇫🇷 avec joie
🇪🇸 con alegría
🇹🇷 sevinçle
🇰🇷 기쁘게
🇸🇦 بسعادة
🇨🇿 radostně
🇸🇰 s radosťou
🇨🇳 高兴地
🇸🇮 veselo
🇮🇸 glöð
🇰🇿 қуанышпен
🇬🇪 მოხარულად
🇦🇿 sevinclə
🇲🇽 alegremente
Etymology
The word 'gladly' is derived from the Old English 'glæd', which means 'happy' or 'joyful'. The suffix '-ly' transforms adjectives into adverbs, indicating the manner of an action. The comparative form 'gladlier' is constructed by adding the comparative suffix '-er'. While 'glad' has been used for centuries, 'gladlier' is not commonly found in contemporary usage. Over time, the usage of 'happy' has overshadowed 'glad' and its variants, such as 'gladlier'. The modern English language has evolved, and many speakers now choose 'happier' as the comparative form over 'gladlier', reflecting a shift in preferred expressions of emotion.