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
"The florist arranged a stunning bouquet featuring several glads, their vibrant orange blossoms standing out against the greenery."
To make glad
"The bright sunshine made her feel truly glad."
In plain English: To be glad is to feel happy about something, but it cannot be used as a verb because it is only an adjective.
"I am glad to help you with that question."
Usage: The word "glad" is an adjective describing happiness and should not be used as a verb in modern English. Instead, use verbs like "cheer," "please," or "delight" to express the action of making someone happy.
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"
Pleased, happy, gratified.
"I was so glad to hear that your project finally got approved after all those late nights."
In plain English: Glad means feeling happy and pleased about something.
"I was glad to see my old friend again after so many years."
Usage: Use glad to express a feeling of pleasure or happiness about something that has already happened or is currently true. It often conveys relief or satisfaction with a specific outcome rather than deep, lasting joy.
A diminutive of the female given name Gladys
"My grandmother named her daughter Glad, and she said it was a unique twist on the classic name Gladys."
The word "glad" comes from Old English, where it originally meant both shining and cheerful. Over time, the sense of brightness faded in English while the meaning of happiness remained strong.