as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the gleeful atmosphere that envelops the host city of the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of gleeful
While Charlie Brown played things safe, Snoopy lived an exuberant life in his imagination, casting himself as a frustrated novelist, gleeful dancer, merciless attorney and even a prolific flying ace in a World War I Sopwith Camel.
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Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
The movie has humble origins that are in keeping with a Stitch-like, gleeful and chaotic vibe: it was initially headed to Disney+ as an original movie for the platform before execs reconsidered its release and upgraded it to theatrical.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
But gleeful cynicism is eternal and universal, especially when it’s delivered by Christopher Buckley, the author of Thank You for Smoking.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 18 June 2025
When Judge Amit Mehta ruled against Google in early 2024, the company's competitors and critics came out of the woodwork for a gleeful round of remedy wishcasting.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Chris Carra, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
The movie has humble origins that are in keeping with a Stitch-like, gleeful and chaotic vibe: it was initially headed to Disney+ as an original movie for the platform before execs reconsidered its release and upgraded it to theatrical.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2025
But gleeful cynicism is eternal and universal, especially when it’s delivered by Christopher Buckley, the author of Thank You for Smoking.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 18 June 2025
When Judge Amit Mehta ruled against Google in early 2024, the company's competitors and critics came out of the woodwork for a gleeful round of remedy wishcasting.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleeful
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So where do locals and visitors in-the-know gather to eat, drink and be merry?—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Throw on wide-leg jeans and a button-down, slip these on, and be on your merry way.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Crosby released a number of tunes throughout his career that were made perfectly for the jolliest time of the year, and his wins are still coming his way, even decades after his passing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Independence Day picnic itself was a festive affair, featuring remarks from President Trump and a B-2 bomber flyover as part of the celebrations.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
5 July 2025
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Fireworks will light up the sky at July Fourth celebrations across Michigan in what has become a festive staple as critical to the menu for some as the barbecue spread.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
4 July 2025
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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“Gleeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleeful. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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