Word
glee
US/ˈɡɫi/
UK/ɡlˈiː/
Definitions
01great delight
n. a feeling of great joy and excitement, especially when you are happy about your own success or someone else's failure.
n. intense delight or exultation, often characterized by a sense of triumph or malicious satisfaction at another's misfortune.
“He rubbed his hands with glee when he heard he had won the prize.”
“The rival team watched with visible glee as the defending champions fumbled their final opportunity to equalise the score.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'with' to describe how an action is performed.
02a type of song
n. a short song for three or more voices singing together without instruments.
n. an unaccompanied part song for three or more solo voices, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
“The university choir performed a traditional glee during the spring concert.”
“The composer specialised in writing intricate glees that required precise vocal blending and dynamic control from the small ensemble.”
Technical
Usage
Usually countable in this musical sense.
Synonyms
Word family
The word in film
Glee · Comedy
- Directed by:
- Eric Stoltz
- Starring:
- Gwyneth Paltrow, Adam Lambert, Jane Lynch
Jane Lynch stars in this musical comedy series about a high school club where students find joy and excitement through singing together. The title captures the positive energy of the performers as they compete in various competitions.
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