Noun
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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
- sword lily
Adjective
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cheerful and bright
"a beaming smile"
"a glad May morning"
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feeling happy appreciation
"glad of the fire's warmth"
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eagerly disposed to act or to be of service
"glad to help"
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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"