Happy to hear that! vs glad to hear that

Both "happy to hear that!" and "glad to hear that" are correct and commonly used phrases to express joy or satisfaction upon hearing something positive. They are interchangeable in most contexts, with a slight difference in tone. "Happy to hear that!" may convey a stronger sense of happiness, while "glad to hear that" is more neutral.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 2408 views

Happy to hear that!

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express joy or satisfaction upon hearing something positive.

This phrase is used to show happiness or pleasure upon hearing good news or positive information.

Examples:

I'm happy to hear that you got the job!
She was happy to hear that her friend was safe.
We are happy to hear that you are feeling better.
He seemed genuinely happy to hear that his team won the championship.
The students were happy to hear that the exam was postponed.

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Happy to hear that!
I am happy to hear that!
We're happy to hear that you're okay.
I'm so happy to hear that everyone remembers me.
We are all happy to hear that.
Miss Channing should be happy to hear that.
Kyoji will be happy to hear that.
My mom will be happy to hear that.
Although I'm happy to hear that you do.
I know he'd be really happy to hear that.
Good, I'm happy to hear that.
Good, I'm happy to hear that.
I'm sure your wallet will be happy to hear that.
I'm sure she'd be happy to hear that.
I'm so happy to hear that.
I'm happy to hear that, baby.
My bosses will be happy to hear that.
I'm sure your wife is also happy to hear that you avoided temptation.
I'm really happy to hear that.
I am so happy to hear that, Ben.
And I was really happy to hear that you found Kensi safe.

Alternatives:

Delighted to hear that!
Thrilled to hear that!
Pleased to hear that!
Ecstatic to hear that!
Overjoyed to hear that!

glad to hear that

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express joy or satisfaction upon hearing something positive.

This phrase is used to show happiness or pleasure upon hearing good news or positive information.

Examples:

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the movie.
She was glad to hear that her project was approved.
We are glad to hear that you are coming to visit.
He seemed genuinely glad to hear that his friend was safe.
The team was glad to hear that they won the competition.

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

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Alternatives:

Happy to hear that!
Pleased to hear that!
Delighted to hear that!
Thrilled to hear that!
Ecstatic to hear that!

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