March 9, 2026
gleeful
/ˈɡliːfəl/adjective
Full of open, excited delight, often at a victory or someone else's misfortune.
Example sentences
- “The children let out gleeful shouts when school was canceled for snow.”
- “With a gleeful grin, he showed us the winning lottery ticket.”
Watch the edge: gleeful delight often comes at someone's expense, which is why reports speak of gleeful mockery. 'Joyful' is the innocent alternative.