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

Amateur humiliation content has become widespread on the internet, giving Americans more opportunities than ever to indulge in gleeful disgust or righteous outrage. — Daniel Lachance, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

The sins of the father are ultimately presented in a literal, stomach-churning slideshow that haphazardly alternates benign family snaps with gleeful photographic evidence of Johan’s war crimes. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026

Instead, the discourse centers about concerns about misogyny in the football program and the racial makeup of the student body – something no one would have predicted in those gleeful moments late Saturday night. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

The bikes were a smart and gleeful way to make the most of our limited time in South Lake Tahoe. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gleeful

• refill