glad

Words with a similar base: glad, gladiola, gladiolus

'glad'

[gladiolus.n.01] as in: 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

'glad'

[glad.a.01] as in: showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

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Examples:
glad you are here
glad that they succeeded
gave a glad shout
a glad smile
heard the glad news
a glad occasion

'glad'

[glad.s.01] as in: eagerly disposed to act or to be of service

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Examples:
glad to help

'glad'

[glad.s.02] as in: feeling happy appreciation

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Examples:
glad of the fire's warmth

'glad'

[beaming.s.01] as in: cheerful and bright

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Examples:
a beaming smile
a glad May morning