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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)

  1. Exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.

Synonyms

  • elated
  • exhilarated
  • high-spirited
  • overjoyed

Related terms

  • glee
  • gleefully

Translations

Anagrams

  • Fluegel

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gaily

English

Etymology

gay +? -ly

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /??e?li/
  • Rhymes: -e?li
  • Hyphenation: gai?ly

Adverb

gaily (comparative more gaily, superlative most gaily)

  1. (dated) Merrily.
  2. (dated) Showily.

Usage notes

  • Gaily is not attested in reference to the "homosexual man" definition of gay, for which gayly is a rare but attested usage.

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