Dictionary definition · glad
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
adjective
- showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy"glad you are here"
- eagerly disposed to act or to be of service"glad to help"
- feeling happy appreciation"glad of the fire's warmth"
- cheerful and bright"a beaming smile"
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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).