Meaning & Definition of word "Gleeful"
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Gleeful
/ˈɡliːfəl/
adjective:
- 1. expressing or showing great joy or delight
- Example: The children were gleeful as they played in the sunshine.
- 2. full of high-spirited joy
- Example: She had a gleeful smile on her face when she won the prize.
- 3. characterized by a mischievous or playful delight
- Example: He had a gleeful look in his eyes as he prepared the surprise party.
- 4. marked by a lighthearted or carefree attitude
- Example: The gleeful atmosphere at the carnival was contagious, making everyone smile.
- 5. manifesting an exuberant joy
- Example: They the gleeful sounds of laughter echoed through the park.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'glee', which comes from Old English 'glæo', meaning joy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gleeful anticipation:
Excited joy about something that is to happen.
gleeful laughter:
Laughter that expresses extreme joy or happiness.
Related Words
glee:
A state of joy or extreme happiness.
gleefully:
In a joyful or merry manner.
gleefulness:
The state of being gleeful.
Slang Meanings of gleeful
Meaning: Overjoyed
Example Sentence: She was gleeful after winning the contest.
Meaning: On cloud nine
Example Sentence: He's been gleeful since he got that promotion.