Definition of Gleefully

1. Adverb. In a joyous and gleeful manner. "The old man had greeted her gleefully"

Exact synonyms: Joyfully, Joyously
Partainyms: Gleeful, Joyful, Joyous
Antonyms: Joylessly

Definition of Gleefully

1. Adverb. joyfully ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gleefully

1. [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gleefully

glede
gledes
gledge
gledged
gledges
gledging
gleds
glee
glee club
glee clubs
gleecraft
gleed
gleeds
gleeful
gleefull
gleefully (current term)
gleefulness
gleefulnesses
gleeing
gleek
gleeked
gleeking
gleeks
gleeless
gleeman
gleemen
gleen
gleened
gleening
gleens

Literary usage of Gleefully

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Regimental History: The One Hundred and Twenty-fifth New York State Volunteers by Ezra de Freest Simons (1888)
"Passing along the road soon after, he gleefully waved his hat and exclaimed : " Close call, Chaplain !" Close call, indeed, and the last call. ..."

2. Klytia: A Story of Heidelberg Castle by Adolf Hausrath, George Taylor (1883)
"... felt very pleased at having given so good an answer and singing gleefully sprang up the steps to the portal of the Castle. ..."

3. The Fireside Encyclopædia of Poetry: Comprising the Best Poems of the Most (1878)
"... gleefully do your best To blow her against the young man's breast? Where he as gladly folded her in ; He kiss'd her mouth and dimpled chin. ..."

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