Meaning & Definition of Glad in English
English⟶
Glad
/glæd/
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
synonym:
- gladiolus,
- gladiola,
- glad,
- sword lily
adjective
1. 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"
synonym:
- glad
2. Eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
- "Glad to help"
synonym:
- glad,
- happy
3. Feeling happy appreciation
- "Glad of the fire's warmth"
synonym:
- glad
4. Cheerful and bright
- "A beaming smile"
- "A glad may morning"
synonym:
- beaming,
- glad
Examples of using
I'm glad we talked.
Tom replied that he'd be glad to go.
I'm glad Tom was able to see you while you were in Boston.