gleeful

adjective

glee·​ful ˈglē-fəl 

: full of glee : merry

gleeful laughter

gleefully

ˈglē-fə-lē 

adverb

gleefulness noun

Synonyms of gleeful

• merry
• jolly
• festive
• cheerful

Examples of gleeful in a Sentence

the gleeful atmosphere that envelops the host city of the Super Bowl

Recent Examples on the Web

Together, the men wage an absurd, gleeful battle against technology. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

Feeling gleeful at the first excuse to pull on a sweater or light an autumn candle? — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Oct. 2026

Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play isn’t a musical, but about two-thirds of the way through, there’s a sing-off that’s both a gleeful showstopper and a wry metatheatrical treat. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Victorians adored houseplants and incorporated them into their interiors with gleeful maximalist excess. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gleeful

• refill