
Glee
Expressing Happiness
Use 'glee' to describe pure, child-like happiness often expressed openly without restraint.
Her face lit up with glee at the surprise party.
Informal Contexts
'Glee' is more commonly used in casual or informal situations, rather than formal ones.
They shared their glee over the funny movie they watched.
Emotional Intensity
'Glee' implies a strong level of happiness, more intense than a simple smile.
The kids opened their presents with glee.