Gleeful

/ˈɡliːfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

expressing or showing great joy or delight

The children were gleeful as they played in the sunshine.

full of high-spirited joy

She had a gleeful smile on her face when she won the prize.

characterized by a mischievous or playful delight

He had a gleeful look in his eyes as he prepared the surprise party.

marked by a lighthearted or carefree attitude

The gleeful atmosphere at the carnival was contagious, making everyone smile.

manifesting an exuberant joy

They the gleeful sounds of laughter echoed through the park.

Derived from the word 'glee', which comes from Old English 'glæo', meaning joy.

gleeful anticipation

Excited joy about something that is to happen.

gleeful laughter

Laughter that expresses extreme joy or happiness.

glee

A state of joy or extreme happiness.

gleefully

In a joyful or merry manner.

gleefulness

The state of being gleeful.

Overjoyed

She was gleeful after winning the contest.

On cloud nine

He's been gleeful since he got that promotion.