gleeful

adjective

glee·ful ˈglē-fəl

Synonyms of gleeful next

: full of glee : merry

gleeful laughter

gleefully

ˈglē-fə-lē

adverb

gleefulness noun

Examples of gleeful in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Mega-ships, defined by Travel + Leisure as those with 1,500 or more cabins, are once again filled with gleeful travelers enjoying a vast variety of latest-greatest amusements designed for all ages and tastes. —

Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 With a blend of archival footage, recreations, and first-person accounts, director Benjamin Cantu paints a picture of gleeful decadence, the Eldorado as an almost hallowed ground where performers and patrons alike experimented with gender expression and were free to openly display their sexuality. —

Matt Kamen, WIRED, 6 July 2024 Like its predecessors, X and Pearl, this is a gleeful dive into retro movie tropes with vivid period evocation, this time featuring a deluxe supporting cast. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2024 But the real terror awaits at Candyland, ruled by the tag-team evil of Leonardo DiCaprio's gleeful racist and Samuel L. Jackson's prudent collaborator-servant. —

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