gleefulness
Definition
Noun: A state or feeling of great joy, delight, or merriment; high-spirited happiness, often with an element of triumph or mischief.
Usage
"Gleefulness" is an uncountable noun used to describe an intense, often outwardly expressed, feeling of joy. It typically implies a lively, exuberant, and sometimes mischievous quality to the happiness. It is a formal or literary synonym for "exuberant joy."
Examples
- The children's gleefulness was evident in their shrieks of laughter as they played in the sprinklers.
- She could not hide her gleefulness upon hearing the surprising and welcome news.
- There was a sense of mischievous gleefulness in his eyes as he revealed the prank.
Advanced Usage
- "With gleefulness": This adverbial phrase describes an action done in a gleeful manner.
- He rubbed his hands together with gleefulness, anticipating his opponent's reaction.
Variants and Related Words
- Gleeful (adjective): Full of glee; exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
- She gave a gleeful shout when she won the prize.
- Glee (noun): A more common synonym for "gleefulness," meaning great delight.
- The crowd cheered with glee.
Synonyms
- Exuberance
- Joyousness
- Elation
- Jubilation
- Mirth
Antonyms
- Gloom
- Sadness
- Misery
- Dejection
Noun
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great merriment
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