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
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
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