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gleefully

[glee-fuhl-ee] / ˈgli fəl i /
ADVERB
cheerfully
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blithely brightly gaily genially gladly happily joyfully merrily optimistically playfully pleasantly readily willingly
WEAK
airily buoyantly elatedly hopefully jovially lightheartedly mirthfully sportively vivaciously
Antonyms
STRONGEST
sadly unhappily
WEAK
gloomily grudgingly unwillingly
ADVERB
gaily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brilliantly cheerfully colorfully flamboyantly joyfully merrily splendidly
WEAK
blithely flashily glowingly laughingly lightheartedly showily sparklingly spiritedly vivaciously with spirit with élan
Antonyms
WEAK
sadly solemnly unhappily
ADVERB
gladly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheerfully cheerily cordially enthusiastically freely gratefully heartily readily warmly willingly
WEAK
acquiescently ardently beatifically blissfully blithely contentedly delightedly delightfully ecstatically enchantedly felicitously gaily genially jocundly jovially joyfully joyously lovingly merrily paradisiacally passionately pleasantly pleasingly pleasurably rapturously sweetly with good grace with pleasure with relish zealously zestfully
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unwillingly
WEAK
sadly unhappily
ADVERB
happily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blissfully blithely cheerfully contentedly enthusiastically freely gladly graciously heartily joyfully joyously lovingly merrily peacefully playfully willingly
WEAK
agreeably brightly buoyantly delightedly delightfully devotedly elatedly exhilaratingly exultantly gaily hilariously jovially laughingly lightheartedly lightly optimistically sincerely smilingly sportively vivaciously with relish with zeal zestfully
Antonyms
WEAK
unhappily unluckily unsuccessfully
ADVERB
merrily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheerfully gaily happily
WEAK
genially
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unhappily

Example Sentences

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Not every crowd will gleefully applaud and cheer a known notorious villain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

This gleefully silly stage version of the TV series stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase in a production that winks at ‘Carousel,’ ‘The Music Man,’ ‘Oklahoma!’ and other classics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Micky Van de Ven's tackle stopped Saka from shooting but Joao Palhinha made a hash of clearing and Eze gleefully slotted home from 12 yards.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Kevin Hart, LeBron James, Marshawn Lynch and Jamie Foxx are just a small sampling of Black celebrities who have since aligned with major online sportsbooks as ambassadors, gleefully appearing in ads for them.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Gurgi cried gleefully, “crunchings and munchings for all! Thanks to generous, kindhearted Gurgi! He will not let brave warriors suffer bellies filled only with howlings and growlings!”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

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