Gleefully Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡɫifəɫi

GLEE-fuh-lee

UK

ɡlˈiːfəli

glee-FUH-lee

Definition

In a very happy, excited, or joyful way; showing great delight.

Usage & Nuances

'Gleefully' is typically used for strong, open expressions of happiness, often in a lively or mischievous way. Common with verbs like 'laugh', 'accept', or 'announce'. It’s a positive adverb, but can sometimes suggest delight at someone else’s difficulty.

• Spanish: con alegría - alegremente - con júbilo
• Portuguese (BR): alegremente - com alegria
• Portuguese (PT): alegremente - com alegria
• Chinese (Simplified): 兴高采烈地 - 欢快地
• Chinese (Traditional): 興高采烈地 - 歡快地
• Hindi: हर्षपूर्वक - खुशी से
• Arabic: بابتهاج - بفرح
• Bengali: আনন্দভরে - খুশিভাবে - উল্লাসভরে
• Russian: радостно - ликующе - весело
• Japanese: 嬉々として - 喜んで
• Vietnamese: một cách hớn hở - một cách vui sướng
• Korean: 기쁘게 - 신나게 - 즐겁게
• Turkish: neşeyle - sevinçle - coşkuyla
• Urdu: خوشی سے - مسرت سے
• Indonesian: dengan gembira - dengan riang - dengan suka cita

Example Sentences

The children laughed gleefully at the funny clown.

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She opened her birthday gift gleefully.

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The puppy ran gleefully in the yard.

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He gleefully accepted the invitation before anyone else could answer.

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Reporters snapped photos as she announced the good news gleefully.

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He watched gleefully as his rival missed the last shot.

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