glad glad /ˈglæd/

adjective

1. () Showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy  ( glad )
   showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
    Glad you are here
   glad you are here
    Glad that they succeeded
   glad that they succeeded
    Gave a glad shout
   gave a glad shout
    A glad smile
   a glad smile
    Heard the glad news
   heard the glad news
    A glad occasion
   a glad occasion
   
2. () Feeling happy appreciation  ( glad )
   feeling happy appreciation
    Glad of the fire's warmth
   glad of the fire's warmth
   
3. () Eagerly disposed to act or to be of service  ( happy , glad )
   eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
    Glad to help
   glad to help
   
4. Cheerful and bright  ( glad , beaming )
   cheerful and bright
    A beaming smile
   a beaming smile
    A glad May morning
   a glad May morning
   

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  ( glad , gladiola , gladiolus , 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
    The tall gladiolus flowers stood out in the arrangement
   The tall gladiolus flowers stood out in the arrangement