Meaning : 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.
Synonyms : gladiola, gladiolus, sword lily
Meaning : Showing or causing joy and pleasure. Especially made happy.
Example :
Glad you are here.
Glad that they succeeded.
Gave a glad shout.
A glad smile.
Heard the glad news.
A glad occasion.
Experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness.
Feeling sad because his dog had died.Meaning : Feeling happy appreciation.
Example :
Glad of the fire's warmth.