glad  /glæd/

noun

1. 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

synset: gladiolus, gladiola, glad, sword_lily

adj

1. showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy; "glad you are here"; "glad that they succeeded"; "gave a glad shout"; "a glad smile"; "heard the glad news"; "a glad occasion"

synset: glad

antonym: sad

2. eagerly disposed to act or to be of service; "glad to help"

synset: glad, happy

3. feeling happy appreciation; "glad of the fire's warmth"

synset: glad

4. cheerful and bright; "a beaming smile"; "a glad May morning"

synset: beaming, glad

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