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Meaning & Definition of Gleeful in English

English

Gleeful

Pronunciation:

/ˈɡliːfəl/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Meaning and Definition of Gleeful

1. Primary Definition

full of joy and delight

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Expressing or exhibiting joy; merry.

    Example Sentence: The children were gleeful as they ran through the sprinkler on a hot day.

  • Definition: Causing joy or delight.

    Example Sentence: Her gleeful laughter filled the room.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

joyful | delighted | happy | exuberant | elated

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • gleeful anticipation: Excited joy about something that is to happen.
  • gleeful laughter: Laughter that expresses extreme joy or happiness.

Translations

  • Spanish: alegre
  • French: joyeux
  • German: froh
  • Russian: радостный

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.