glad

nouns

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

adjectives

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"
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experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
"a gladsome smile"; "a gladsome occasion"
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being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
"her cheerful nature"; "a cheerful greeting"; "a cheerful room"; "as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be"
eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
"glad to help"
feeling happy appreciation
"glad of the fire's warmth"
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feeling or showing gratitude
"a grateful heart"; "grateful for the tree's shade"; "a thankful smile"
cheerful and bright
"a beaming smile"; "a glad May morning"
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