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Definition of «glee»

Glee is a term that refers to great happiness or joy, typically expressed through song and dance. It can also refer to a feeling of excitement and pleasure when doing something enjoyable. The word glee comes from the Old English word “glæd” meaning delight or joy.

Usage examples

  1. The children squealed with glee when they saw the colorful fireworks display.
  2. She sang with glee after finding out she had been accepted into her dream college.
  3. The puppy wagged its tail in sheer glee as its owner came home after a long day.
  4. The audience erupted in glee when their favorite band took the stage.
  5. The little girl danced with glee when she received a surprise birthday present.
  6. We watched with glee as the final seconds ticked down and our team won the championship.
  7. The sun shining brightly in the sky brought a sense of glee to everyone at the beach.
  8. The couple jumped up and down with glee when they won the lottery.
  9. The comedian's jokes had the entire audience roaring with glee.
  10. The sight of freshly fallen snow filled the children with glee as they rushed outside to play.

Phrases with «glee»

Sentences with «glee»

  • Newcastle United must be rubbing their hands with glee with the poor run they're on with us meeting them on the 28th. (evertoniansclub.com)
  • The biting wit seems reminiscent of Sue Sylvester's best one - liners from the early seasons of Glee with most of the show's best one - liners belonging to Roberts. (johnhanlonreviews.com)
  • Still, you can't help but laugh at scenes that could be mini-cartoons in themselves: Galifianakis twirling in glee in front of the one security camera he forgot to smash, or keeping a low Mexican profile («pour fay - vor,» he implores the locals) in a crimson cowboy outfit. (timeout.com)
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