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glee

noun
\ ˈglē How to pronounce glee (audio) \

Definition of glee

1 : exultant high-spirited joy : merriment dancing with glee
2 : a part-song for usually male voices

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Examples of glee in a Sentence

They were dancing with glee. He could hardly contain his glee over his victory.

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Step two: Restore US climate leadership and act to fight climate change.#DemDebate pic.twitter.com/UR4wq39NJC — Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) August 1, 2019 Twitter, of course, erupted in glee after Gillibrand's Clorox comment. The Editors, Marie Claire, "Kirsten Gillibrand's Clorox Joke at the Debate Was the Line of the Night," 1 Aug. 2019 But the couple chalked it up to their glee over buying the inn, then a run-down building filled with trash and history on a side street in Seguin. Madison Iszler, ExpressNews.com, "Historic Seguin hotel, ‘paranormal Disneyland,’ to open for overnight stays," 18 July 2019 First pick your loop churro from a menu including a matcha and pebbles or chocolate coconut then smile with glee as employees top it with your choice of ice cream. Tirion Morris, azcentral, "Move over, Tie Dye Frappucino. These 10 drinks and desserts in metro Phoenix were made for Instagram," 12 July 2019 Clinton was, according to Begala, jumping up and down with glee. Major Garrett, CBS News, "Analysis: What's missing from the Ross Perot obituaries," 11 July 2019 Fans in the stadium roared in approval and chanted with glee. Alicia Delgallo, Pro Soccer USA, "USWNT sneaks by Spain 2-1 in gritty World Cup match, advances to quarterfinals," 25 June 2019 Kelli O'Hara, frequent nom and first-time winner, shuffled off stage in glee. Scottie Andrew And Saeed Ahmed, CNN, "The Tony Awards are better than the Oscars, Emmys and Grammys. Here's why you should watch Sunday," 8 June 2019 Loch Bar patrons, Smith said, are gobbling up oysters, lobsters and other raw bar selections with unbridled glee. Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, "Ouzo Bay brings seafood thrills to River Oaks," 12 July 2019 People responded, taking to Twitter using #NotMyAriel to express their anger or glee. Rocky Baier, azcentral, "#NotMyAriel: Fans debate Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' casting choice," 4 July 2019

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First Known Use of glee

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for glee

Middle English, from Old English glēo entertainment, music; akin to Old Norse glȳ joy, and perhaps to Greek chleuē joke

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glee

noun

English Language Learners Definition of glee

: a strong feeling of happiness : great pleasure or satisfaction

glee

noun
\ ˈglē How to pronounce glee (audio) \

Kids Definition of glee

: great joy : delight

Other Words from glee

gleeful adjective
gleefully adverb

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