Definition of GLEE

Examples of glee in a Sentence

They were dancing with glee. He could hardly contain his glee over his victory.

Recent Examples on the Web Still, a puzzle lurks within that mood of public glee at seeing the haughty-but-dirty brought low. — The Economist, "Chaguan To China’s rulers, the cupidity of officials is a political crisis," 27 June 2020 Wever has a sensual, earthy energy, the type that has catapulted the likes of Lauren Bacall and Kathleen Turner to stardom, while Gleeson is all boyish smirks and unfettered playboy glee. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Why HBO's Run is the thirstiest show on TV right now," 17 May 2020 His casting shrewdly reinforces the movie’s conception of Ned as a reactive, contemplative figure, someone who has absorbed one blow after another and now assumes the roles of gang leader and familial protector with more obligation than glee. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: In ‘True History of the Kelly Gang,’ a brutal, sexy, spellbinding take on outlaw legend," 23 Apr. 2020 Jordan took glee in needling Krause There was obvious friction, and with cameras around, Jordan didn’t hold back from mocking Krause’s height and weight. — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, "'The Last Dance': Takeaways from first episodes of documentary on Michael Jordan and Bulls," 20 Apr. 2020 Trump, another New York billionaire adept in handling the hometown press, took particular glee in watching Bloomberg's performance Wednesday, two people who spoke to him said. — Anchorage Daily News, "One Mike Bloomberg spent $340 million on carefully polished ads. The other Mike Bloomberg stepped onstage in Wednesday’s debate.," 21 Feb. 2020 Obviously, the same antics Parks and Recreation is known for took place, and Twitter went wild with glee. — Bianca Rodriguez, Marie Claire, "The Best Twitter Reactions to the 'Parks and Recreation' Reunion," 1 May 2020 Seventeen-month-old Louisa is running for him like a T-Rex, arms outstretched with glee. — Rachel Feintzeig, WSJ, "Married to a Doctor During the Rise of Coronavirus," 13 Apr. 2020 My daughter reached for an egg, heated her kiska in the candle and dragged it across the surface with glee. — Daria Salamon, New York Times, "Family History, Inscribed on Easter Eggs," 10 Apr. 2020

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“Glee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glee. Accessed 2 Jul. 2020.

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