What does “glee” mean?
glee
Oh, this is such a happy word!
"Glee" means a feeling of really strong, pure joy — like when something wonderful happens and you just can't hide how excited you are.
So imagine it's the last day of school before a long holiday. You and your friends run out of the building laughing and jumping around — that energy, that feeling? That's glee. You could say "She shrieked with glee when she opened her birthday gift" or "The kids ran into the snow with glee."
It's a little old-fashioned in everyday talk, but people still use it, especially in writing or when they want to really paint a picture of someone being super happy — sometimes even in a cheeky or mischievous way, like you're happy about something a little naughty.
Basically, glee = pure, loud, bubbly happiness. 🎉
Related words
The dictionary you'll enjoy reading.
What is Hey Dictionary?
Hey Dictionary explains words, slang, and idioms the way a native friend would — casual, with real examples — instead of a stiff, formal definition. Type a word and read it like a text from a friend.
Benefits of using Hey
- –deeper & more nuanced understanding of the word
- –greatly increase comprehensible input
- –learn natural spoken language
- –make language learning more fun
Who is Hey for?
- –Casual language learners (travel, making friends, cultural exchange)
- –People who prioritize verbal over written expression
- –People tired of ordinary, boring dictionaries
How to use Hey (effectively)?
- 1.Enter a word or short phrase you want to learn
- 2.Read the explanation in the target language
- 3.Highlight words to check their pronunciation
FAQ
Yes. The main lookup feature is free and needs no login.