gleeful

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling or showing great delight or joy.

  - "She was gleeful at the news of her promotion."
  - "The children were gleeful during the carnival."
  - "The comedian's gleeful reaction to his own jokes entertained the audience."

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Synonyms

elated , exhilarated , high-spirited , overjoyed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gleeful
jovial , rival , grave , cave , mavel , rave , wave , jade

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Variants

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gleeful , gleefully , gleefulness , gleefulnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'glad' or 'joyful' in Old English, from the word 'glēaw' which meant 'happy' or 'clear-sighted'. The modern term 'gleeful' is derived from the Old English word 'glēoful.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gleeful' first appeared in English literature in the 16th century.

2. In the novel 'Moby Dick,' the character Starbuck is described as 'gleeful' when he learns that the whale has been sighted.

3. The word 'gleeful' is often used to describe the reactions of children to exciting events or situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

2. Happiness: A state of well-being and contentment.

3. Excitement: A feeling of intense enthusiasm or eagerness.

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Culture

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Gleeful is often used to describe a feeling of great joy or delight, and is commonly associated with childlike excitement and happiness. It can also be used to describe someone who is easily amused or entertained. In literature, the term 'gleeful' is often used to describe the reactions of characters to humorous situations or events.

How to Memorize "gleeful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a big smile on their face and a spring in their step. This person is feeling gleeful.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gleeful' with the feeling of joy and happiness. Remember, it's a feeling of great delight or pleasure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gleeful is a joyful feeling' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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