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gleefully

[glee-fuhl-ee] / ˈgli fəl i /




ADVERB
merrily
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In March, Grogu popped up at the Oscars and host Conan O’Brien pointed out that the gleefully waving puppet seated next to actress Kate Hudson lacked the ability to applaud.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He gleefully brought the startled players together with the Spanish Harlem Orchestra, an uptown salsa and jazz band, for concerts at Lincoln Center and Washington Heights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Damian Penaud gleefully scampering past Alex Dombrandt on his way to the line and a 53-10 scoreline – England's heaviest home defeat – remains an image that haunts the home of English rugby.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Micky Van de Ven's tackle stopped Saka from shooting but Joao Palhinha made a hash of clearing and Eze gleefully slotted home from 12 yards.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

She dropped down beside him and whispered her suspicion gleefully in his ear.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt




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