glandular UK /ˈɡlan.djʊl.ə/US /ˈɡlæn.d͡ʒəl.ɚ/adjective 4noun 1forms 1 adjective4 •Pertaining to a gland or glands. •Having the characteristics or function of a gland. •Physical, sexual. •Innate, inherent.[…]the almost glandular Russian instinct for adventure and romance. — 1948 noun1 •A food supplement made from glands. formsglandulars