different between funny vs gleeful
funny
English
Pronunciation
- (US) enPR: f?n??, IPA(key): /?f?ni/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?f?ni/, /?f?n?/
- (Northern England) IPA(key): /?f?n?/
- Rhymes: -?ni
Etymology 1
From fun +? -y.
Adjective
funny (comparative funnier, superlative funniest)
- Amusing; humorous; comical. [from the mid-18th c.]
- When I went to the circus, I only found the clowns funny.
- Strange or unusual, often implying unpleasant. [from the early 19th c.]
- The milk smelt funny so I poured it away.
- I've got a funny feeling that this isn't going to work.
- (Britain, informal) Showing unexpected resentment.
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:funny
- See also Thesaurus:strange
Derived terms
Related terms
- fun
Translations
Noun
funny (plural funnies)
- (informal) A joke.
- (informal) A comic strip.
Translations
Adverb
funny (not comparable)
- (nonstandard) In an unusual manner; strangely.
Etymology 2
Perhaps a jocular use of funny. See above.
Noun
funny (plural funnies)
- (Britain) A narrow clinker-built boat for sculling.
Translations
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gleeful
English
Alternative forms
- gleefull (archaic)
Etymology
From glee +? -ful.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /??li?f?l/
Adjective
gleeful (comparative more gleeful, superlative most gleeful)
- Exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
Synonyms
- elated
- exhilarated
- high-spirited
- overjoyed
Related terms
- glee
- gleefully
Translations
Anagrams
- Fluegel
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