NYT Dictionary

GLEEFUL

/ˈɡliːfəl/
AdjectiveGLEE-fulglee-ful · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From glee + -ful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

elatedexhilaratedhigh-spiritedoverjoyedjoyfuljubilantblitheblithesomeboonbuxom

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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