glee

Example Sentences

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“No. I thought not,” Maude says, laughing with glee as the priest, Bible in hand, chases after her.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

"We don't want people relishing in glee at the tragedy of other people," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Over a glass of red wine, Behn was occasionally interrupted when one of her television ads blared in the background, which she viewed with a mix of glee and sheer disbelief.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025

Sunday and Monday brought a cluster of larger deal announcements, stoking investor glee over an easier environment for big company tie-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

They rushed into the house with such glee it woke up the small girl.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin