What is the main difference between glad and joyful?
Glad means Pleased; happy; gratified., while joyful means Feeling or causing joy..
Quick Difference
Glad means Pleased; happy; gratified.. Joyful means Feeling or causing joy..
Glad Meaning
Pleased; happy; gratified.
Joyful Meaning
Feeling or causing joy.
Glad vs Joyful Comparison Table
FeatureGladJoyful
MeaningPleased; happy; gratified.Feeling or causing joy.
Part of speechadjectiveadjective
ExampleA wise son maketh a glad father.Her joyful smile lit up the room.