Synonyms for glad

Synonyms for (noun) glad

Synonyms: 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

Similar words: iridaceous plant

Definition: any bulbous plant of the family Iridaceae


Synonyms for (adj) glad

Synonyms: glad, beaming

Definition: cheerful and bright

Usage: a beaming smile; a glad May morning

Similar words: cheerful

Definition: being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

Usage: her cheerful nature; a cheerful greeting; a cheerful room; as cheerful as anyone confined to a hospital bed could be


Synonyms: glad

Definition: feeling happy appreciation

Usage: glad of the fire's warmth

Similar words: grateful, thankful

Definition: feeling or showing gratitude

Usage: a grateful heart; grateful for the tree's shade; a thankful smile


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: gladsome

Definition: experiencing or expressing gladness or joy

Usage: a gladsome smile; a gladsome occasion


Synonyms: happy, glad

Definition: eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

Usage: glad to help

Similar words: willing

Definition: disposed or inclined toward

Usage: a willing participant; willing helpers


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