glad

Meanings

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

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"

Adjective Satellite

• eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
  • "glad to help"
• feeling happy appreciation
  • "glad of the fire's warmth"
• cheerful and bright
  • "a glad May morning"

Synonyms

beaming, gladiola, gladiolus, happy, sword lily

Antonyms

sad