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glad meaning and definition
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Definition of 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
- synonyms: gladiola, gladiolus, sword lily
GLAD adjective
Definition of glad (adjective)
- 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"
- antonym: sad
- eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
- "glad to help"
- synonyms: happy
- feeling happy appreciation
- "glad of the fire's warmth"
- cheerful and bright
- "a beaming smile"; "a glad May morning"
- synonyms: beaming
Source: Princeton University Wordnet