Gleeful


[glee-fuh l] /ˈgli fəl/

adjective
1.
full of exultant joy; merry; delighted.
/ˈɡliːfʊl/
adjective
1.
full of glee; merry
adj.

1580s, from glee + -ful. Related: Gleefully. Alternative gleesome attested from c.1600.

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