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glee

glee is a synonym of delight

noun [ glee ]

glee is another word for delight

Delight refers to a strong sense of enjoyment and happiness (His delight with his new haircut was obvious).

Glee refers to intense delight, which is often expressed openly (Her face was full of glee as she opened her presents).

Delight and glee both suggest happiness and joy, but glee is more concentrated and triumphant than delight.

Glee can also suggest joy over someone else’s misfortune (He couldn’t hide his glee when his rival lost the game).

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freeload

freeload is a synonym of sponge

verb [ free-lohd ]

freeload is another word for sponge

Sponge means to live off someone else’s income or resources, especially in a way that takes advantage of that person’s kindness, friendship, or generosity (I disliked that character because he sponged off of his sister).

Freeload means to take advantage of other people, especially for free food, accommodation, and entertainment (She feels bad for freeloading, but we’re happy to help her out).

Sponge often suggests a pattern of behavior as well as a lack of respect for the person being taken advantage of (She was always sponging $20 from her friends).

✅ Freeload can suggest these things but is often less disparaging (They freeloaded several meals from their grandparents).

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grunge

grunge is a synonym of grease

noun [ gruhnj ]

grunge is another word for grease

Grease refers to fatty or oily substances, especially in a general sense (My gloves were covered in grease).

Grunge refers to dirt or filth (There was a lot of grunge built up on the kitchen tiles).

✅ Both words refer to substances that make something dirty. Grunge is a more general term, whereas grease is more specific.

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