Main entry: glad, gladiola, gladiolus, sword lily
Definition: 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
Definition: cheerful and bright
Usage: a beaming smile; a glad May morning
Main entry: glad
Definition: feeling happy appreciation
Usage: glad of the fire's warmth
Main entry: glad
Definition: showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
Usage: glad you are here; glad that they succeeded; gave a glad shout; a glad smile; heard the glad news; a glad occasion
Definition: eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
Usage: glad to help