glee
word
Definition
A strong feeling of joy and happiness, often with excitement or delight.
Usage & Nuances
'Glee' is somewhat formal and often expresses visible or vocal joy, sometimes related to someone's success. It can imply a playful, even mischievous, delight, especially in phrases like 'with glee.' Not usually used for mild or quiet happiness.
Spanish: júbilo - regocijo - alegría intensaPortuguese (BR): euforia - alegriaPortuguese (PT): júbilo - alegriaChinese (Simplified): 欣喜 - 欢喜 - 欢乐Chinese (Traditional): 欣喜 - 歡喜 - 歡樂Hindi: उल्लास - अत्यंत खुशीArabic: ابتهاج - فرح شديدBengali: আনন্দ - উল্লাসRussian: ликование - весельеJapanese: 歓喜 - 喜び（はしゃいだ感じ）Vietnamese: vui sướng - hân hoanKorean: 환희 - 기쁨 (강한)Turkish: neşe - coşkuUrdu: خوشی - مسرت (پُرجوش)Indonesian: kegembiraan - kesenangan besar
Example Sentences
To everyone's glee, the lost puppy was finally found.
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The children shouted with glee when they saw the snow.
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She opened the gift with glee.
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His eyes were full of glee after winning the game.
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He couldn't hide his glee when he heard the good news.
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They danced around the room in pure glee.
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