gladiolus, gladiola, glad, sword lily -- (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)
Overview of adj glad
The adj glad has 4 senses
glad -- (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")
glad, happy -- (eagerly disposed to act or to be of service; "glad to help")
glad -- (feeling happy appreciation; "glad of the fire's warmth")
beaming, glad -- (cheerful and bright; "a beaming smile"; "a glad May morning")