Definition

The state of being very happy and full of joy.

Example

Her gleefulness was evident as she danced around the room.

Conversation

Did you see how gleefulness lit up her face when she got the news?

I know, right? It was contagious!

It's amazing how a little bit of joy can change the atmosphere.

Absolutely! We should celebrate those moments more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gleefulness → It is formed from "gleeful" (from Old English "gleo", meaning joy or mirth) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "gleefulness" refers to the state of being full of joy or mirth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'glee' as joy and '-ness' as the state of being, so 'gleefulness' means the state of being joyful.

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