as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
the evident glee with which the tabloids report on the misfortunes of celebrities
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Recent Examples of glee
Hundreds of revelers roar at once, thrusting homemade torches into the freezing air and banging pans together with cacophonous glee.
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Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
The glee among conservative voters in the red wave Trump secured in this election was as palpable as the despair among liberal voters, who described themselves as shocked and in a state of disbelief about Harris' loss.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
There’s a pure glee generated by the title’s fast and ferocious combat working in perfect harmony with its hellish visuals and sound design.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
So why not state that emphatically and with some degree of glee?
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024
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Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
The glee among conservative voters in the red wave Trump secured in this election was as palpable as the despair among liberal voters, who described themselves as shocked and in a state of disbelief about Harris' loss.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
There’s a pure glee generated by the title’s fast and ferocious combat working in perfect harmony with its hellish visuals and sound design.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
So why not state that emphatically and with some degree of glee?
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for glee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glee
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The wave of sympathy toward Mangione and hostility toward CEOs sparked debate about how a set of Americans had come to cheer, or at least condone, wishes of violence hurled toward corporate executives.Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those who embrace the spirit of the holidays with cheer and grace can create a culture that feels more like a community.Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How To Split Your Time Between Family This Christmas, According To Experts By Soo Kim Life and Trends Reporter 0 A video revealing a woman's shock upon learning that Americans do not traditionally include Christmas crackers in their holiday festivities has gone viral on TikTok.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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While celebrating and basking in the festivities, your love horoscope invites you to pause and reconsider your approach to romantic relationships.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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As Pagliacci and Smokey Robinson could tell you, there’s nothing new about the intersection of mirth and melancholy.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Expect merriment, mirth and …*checks notes*… Fulham to be fifth by Christmas?Phil Hay, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Glee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glee. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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