noun
- Any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated.
- synonyms: gladiolus, gladiola, sword lily
adjective
- Showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy.
- usage: "glad you are here"; "glad that they succeeded"; "gave a glad shout"; "a glad smile"; "heard the glad news"; "a glad occasion"
- Eagerly disposed to act or to be of service.
- usage: "glad to help"
- synonyms: happy
- Feeling happy appreciation.
- usage: "glad of the fire's warmth"
- Cheerful and bright.
- usage: "a beaming smile"; "a glad May morning"
- synonyms: beaming
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