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Synonyms

gleefully

American

[glee-fuhl-ee] / ˈgli fəl i /

adverb

with exultant, often mischievous joy or delight; merrily.

My little niece snapped a photo of her mama and gleefully showed us the image she just captured.

Other Word Forms

ungleefully adverb

Etymology

Origin of gleefully

First recorded in 1730–40; gleeful ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Critics have been gleefully predicting the European project’s demise since it launched in 1957.

From Barron's

Critics have been gleefully predicting the European project’s demise since it launched in 1957.

From Barron's

The new rules also have empowered some of the sport’s longtime pushover programs to gleefully kick sand in the faces of their former bullies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Maleary believes the false portrayal has been gleefully lapped up by audiences.

From BBC

Nevertheless, Shepherd snapped a picture of the moment and gleefully sent it around to friends.

From Los Angeles Times

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