Definitions for glad



Overview of noun glad

The noun glad has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. gladiolus, gladiola, glad, sword lily

(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)


Overview of adj glad

The adj glad has 4 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (11) glad

(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")

2. (1) glad, happy

(eagerly disposed to act or to be of service; "glad to help")

3. (1) glad

(feeling happy appreciation; "glad of the fire's warmth")

4. beaming, glad

(cheerful and bright; "a beaming smile"; "a glad May morning")

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