gleeful
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"You're getting sacked in the morning," was the chant directed at Slot by the gleeful City supporters as their side scored four goals in 20 minutes either side of half-time.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Hanson let out a gleeful howl when he found one rising 2 feet above his head, representing 2 feet of growth every year since the KNP Complex fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
And yes, all of this would be nitpicking, given the series’ gleeful disregard for verisimilitude.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
The story is goofy and the trashing of Philly is gleeful.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
The gleeful rendition had never bothered him before, but this morning it upset his ears.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
Vocabulary lists containing gleeful
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