Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gleeful
adjective
/ˈɡliːfəl/
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Definition
Full of joy or happiness; showing or expressing delight.
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Examples
- She had a gleeful smile when she opened her birthday presents.
- The children were gleeful as they played in the sunshine.
- His gleeful laughter filled the room when he heard the good news.
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Meaning
Gleeful describes a state of being very happy or pleased about something.
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Synonyms
- Joyful
- Cheerful
- Delighted
- Elated
- Ecstatic