
Gleeful
Positive Emotion
Use 'gleeful' to describe situations with a strong, positive emotional impact.
He was gleeful after receiving his university acceptance letter.
Informal Contexts
'Gleeful' is often used in casual, informal settings rather than in serious or formal contexts.
They were gleeful at the surprise birthday party.
Intensity
'Gleeful' implies a higher level of excitement compared to just being 'happy'.
Her gleeful shout echoed as she won the game.
Compare with
BuoyantDelightEcstaticElatedEuphoricExuberantJoyfulThrill
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