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What is the comparative and superlative to word glad?

There isn't a direct comparative and superlative for the word "glad." It's an adjective expressing a state of happiness or joy, and these types of adjectives don't typically form comparatives and superlatives in the same way as adjectives describing physical qualities like size or weight.

Here are some ways to express varying degrees of gladness:

Instead of using comparatives and superlatives:

* More glad, less glad: You can use these phrases to show varying degrees of gladness.

* Happier, most happy: You can use "happy" as a synonym for "glad" and its comparatives and superlatives.

* Delighted, overjoyed, ecstatic: These words express higher levels of happiness and joy.

Examples:

* "I'm glad to see you" vs. "I'm delighted to see you." (Expressing a higher level of happiness)

* "I'm more glad to see you than I was yesterday." (Expressing a greater degree of happiness)

* "I'm the happiest I've ever been." (Expressing the highest level of happiness)

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