gleefully

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɡliːfəli/

Definition

In a manner showing great delight, joy, or satisfaction.

Examples

• She gleefully accepted the job offer after months of searching.

• The children gleefully splashed in the puddles after the heavy rain.

• He gleefully recounted the story of his unexpected victory to his friends.

Synonyms of gleefully

Words with a similar meaning to gleefully:

• happily
• joyfully
• cheerfully
• jubilantly

Antonyms of gleefully

Words with the opposite meaning to gleefully:

• sadly
• miserably

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