What is the main difference between glad and delighted?
Glad means Pleased; happy; gratified., while delighted means Greatly pleased..
Quick Difference
Glad means Pleased; happy; gratified.. Delighted means Greatly pleased..
Glad Meaning
Pleased; happy; gratified.
Delighted Meaning
Greatly pleased.
Glad vs Delighted Comparison Table
FeatureGladDelighted
MeaningPleased; happy; gratified.Greatly pleased.
Part of speechadjectiveadjective
ExampleA wise son maketh a glad father.Number forty-seven said to number three: / You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see. / I sure would be delighted with your company. / Come on and do the jailhouse rock with me.