Synonyms for

Glee

Verb / gli: / Another word for glee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of great pleasure or happiness

Synonyms & similar words

hilarity gloating gloat gleefulness mirthfulness mirth joy delight happiness ecstasy bliss enjoyment pleasure elation gleefulness jubilation exultation merriment rejoicing cheerfulness gaiety mirth contentment satisfaction gratification fulfillment

Synonyms by register

Formal

joy delight exultation elation

Informal

cheer hilarity jollity fun

Literary

mirth rapture jubilation

Antonyms

sadness sorrow grief misery despair unhappiness melancholy

Common collocations

  • great glee
  • sheer glee
  • glee club
  • uncontrollable glee
  • childlike glee
  • pure glee
  • glee and delight

Word family

noun glee
adjective gleeful

Usage note

Glee refers to lively, high-spirited delight, often expressed audibly. It is generally a positive emotion, though it can sometimes imply a slightly mischievous or triumphant joy.

Example sentences

  1. The children were filled with glee as they played in the park.
  2. She sang with glee as she baked her favorite cake.
  3. The puppy's tail wagged with glee when his owner returned home.
  4. The students cheered with glee when they heard school was cancelled.
  5. After winning the championship, the team celebrated with glee.

Quotes

  • "With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come." - William Shakespeare
  • "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are." - Marianne Williamson
  • "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." - Dalai Lama

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