as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the gleeful atmosphere that envelops the host city of the Super Bowl
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Recent Examples of gleeful
Damien Leone's Terrifier films star David Howard Thornton as a gleeful, unrepentantly sadistic, and bloodthirsty clown.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Don't go looking for Batman battles or gleeful crime capers from the duo of Joker (mentally disturbed loner Arthur Fleck) and Harley Quinn (fellow mental patient Lee Quinzel).
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
After a recent renovation, the 128 rooms, four restaurants and other public areas have a gleeful extravagance thanks to Swiss designer Carlo Rampazzi.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The family may not live to see morning, but together the four holly-jolly meat sacks will signpost the rules of this grim and gleeful next chapter.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Don't go looking for Batman battles or gleeful crime capers from the duo of Joker (mentally disturbed loner Arthur Fleck) and Harley Quinn (fellow mental patient Lee Quinzel).
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
After a recent renovation, the 128 rooms, four restaurants and other public areas have a gleeful extravagance thanks to Swiss designer Carlo Rampazzi.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
The family may not live to see morning, but together the four holly-jolly meat sacks will signpost the rules of this grim and gleeful next chapter.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gleeful
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The company is also holding dinners featuring local chefs who incorporate cacao into their meals, a day of merry crafts-making and a festive holiday market with chocolatiers and foragers, among other chocolate-centric things.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Krampus Nacht attendees will have the opportunity to drink, be merry and throw axes in a series of challenges—after some practice with a professional.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
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These tunes usually begin to surge in November, as the days following Thanksgiving often signify the official start of the jolliest time of the year.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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The video is a love letter to Paris as seen through the jolly eyes of Jacquemus, and features a cast of characters and friends (of Nike, Jacquemus, and the designer himself) including Serena Williams, Manu Rios, Central Cee, Carine Roitfeld, Amina Muaddi, and many, many more.José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 10 July 2024
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Champagne Toast 3-Wick Candle This fruity candle smells like a sparkling spritzer—perfect for setting the mood for a festive gathering.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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During the holiday season, travelers will find Christmas markets featuring Italian artisans, foods, and festive decor.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Gleeful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gleeful. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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