Associations to the word «Glad»

Wiktionary

GLAD, adjective. Pleased, happy, gratified.
GLAD, adjective. (obsolete) Having a bright or cheerful appearance; expressing or exciting joy; producing gladness.
GLAD, verb. (transitive) To make glad; to cheer; to gladden; to exhilarate.
GLAD EYE, verb. To stare seductively at another person.
GLAD HAND, noun. A warm welcome offered to a guest by a host.
GLAD HAND, noun. A coupling device used on semi-trailer trucks for attaching air brake lines from the tractor to the trailer.
GLAD HANDS, noun. Plural of glad hand
GLAD RAGS, noun. (slang) Formal attire, dress clothes.
GLAD RAGS, noun. (slang) Stylish clothing.
GLAD TIDINGS, noun. (idiomatic) good news
GLAD WRAP, noun. (Australia) (New Zealand) (sometimes US) Thin plastic film used as a wrap for food, etc.

Dictionary definition

GLAD, noun. 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, adjective. 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, adjective. Eagerly disposed to act or to be of service; "glad to help".
GLAD, adjective. Feeling happy appreciation; "glad of the fire's warmth".
GLAD, adjective. Cheerful and bright; "a beaming smile"; "a glad May morning".

Wise words

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