as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
the evident glee with which the tabloids report on the misfortunes of celebrities
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Recent Examples of glee
There’s already angst in the party, and glee among Republicans, that the trio will use their new clout to spotlight issues that divide Democrats.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.
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Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
To our glee, the air mattresses floated him high in the water.
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Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Not surprisingly, AfD representatives could barely contain their glee over the philosopher’s death.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for glee
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.
—
Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
To our glee, the air mattresses floated him high in the water.
—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
Not surprisingly, AfD representatives could barely contain their glee over the philosopher’s death.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for glee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glee
Noun
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
Noun
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Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
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The cheers could be heard across the park as families and friends gathered to watch one of the biggest matches of the World Cup so far—Mexico versus Ecuador.
Noun
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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But when her big bro Sherlock (Henry Cavill) goes missing during the festivities, Enola pauses getting hitched to find him and also unearth a military cover-up.
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Their pairing begs the question of whether misery and mirth alternate, blend, or coexist.
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There’s a fair bit of mirth in all this, and in Glanz’s brittle, snippy dialogue, which is abetted by the casting.
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“Glee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glee. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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