Meaning & Definition of Gleeful in English
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Gleeful
Pronunciation:
/ˈɡliːfəl/Part of Speech:
adjectiveMeaning 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.