beaming vs glad

beaming is not a noun while glad is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
beaming	No	Yes	No	No
glad	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, beaming and glad are synonyms defined as:

beaming (noun)	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

beaming (adjective)	glad (adjective)
radiating or as if radiating light	showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
cheerful and bright	cheerful and bright
pleased and proud	feeling happy appreciation
	eagerly disposed to act or to be of service