Definition

Feeling or showing great happiness and joy.

Example

The children were gleeful as they played in the park.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see how gleeful the kids were at the park today?

Yeah, they were having such a great time!

It’s nice to see them so gleeful and carefree.

Absolutely! It reminds me of our childhood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gleeful → It is formed from "glee" (from Old English *glēo*, meaning joy or mirth) and "-ful" (meaning full of). The word "gleeful" means full of joy or happiness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'glee' as joy, and remember that 'gleeful' means being full of joy.

Visually Confused Words