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
There was gleeful surprise among the Newcastle fanbase when Saturday’s teamsheet confirmed the 26-year-old would wear the armband, yet Guimaraes’ promotion makes sense.
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Greg Fitzgerald, one of 24 expedition team members and our guide for the day, sounds almost gleeful as he rapid-fires off lots of croc info: Salties are stealth predators, making no wake or bubbles in the water.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
Rather, many commenters seem gleeful with hope that the investigation into Combs will take down the many stars who attended his White Parties—events that, for years, symbolized the height of aspirational excess in pop culture.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
But his political focus has an unusually gleeful tone to it, a bro-y pleasure that often lands on a note of happiness, or at least a sense of excitement that he’s gotten away with something fun.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Greg Fitzgerald, one of 24 expedition team members and our guide for the day, sounds almost gleeful as he rapid-fires off lots of croc info: Salties are stealth predators, making no wake or bubbles in the water.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2024
Rather, many commenters seem gleeful with hope that the investigation into Combs will take down the many stars who attended his White Parties—events that, for years, symbolized the height of aspirational excess in pop culture.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2024
But his political focus has an unusually gleeful tone to it, a bro-y pleasure that often lands on a note of happiness, or at least a sense of excitement that he’s gotten away with something fun.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleeful
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In a second clip, Jayden once again sends his greetings before the mother-son duo wish viewers a merry Christmas before the view pans over to a roaring fireplace.Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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In another shot, the two wish a merry Christmas to the camera.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.Holly Garcia, Parents, 31 Dec. 2024
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The musician also passed away on Christmas Day back in 2016, so the jolly time is also somewhat somber for longtime lovers of the artist.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Premier League football is non-stop during the festive season but some players could be about to get Christmas off.Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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What's New Egg prices are once again rising across the U.S., as the bird flu plaguing the country lingers on and people get ready to bake for the festive season.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Home with help from the Carters Tara Morgan’s cottage is a cheerful yellow with a red door.Danielle Dreilinger, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
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In another, Moo Deng's keeper gives her a tender face rub to a cheerful tune.Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Gleeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleeful. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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