Used in a Sentence

glee

How to use glee in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for glee.

Editorial note

The guys in the 80s squealed with glee at GUIs.

Examples4
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

great merriment

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of glee gathered in one view.

noun

great merriment

noun

malicious satisfaction

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for glee.

Example sentences

1

The guys in the 80s squealed with glee at GUIs.

2

I don't care if elephants are a pest in Zimbabwe, his glee over killing such a majestic animal seems out of place.

3

I actually find this structured approach to be quite interesting, despite the cynical, money-minting glee with which it will no doubt be executed.

4

Based on the glee that a significant proportion of Americans seem to derive from cutting social safety nets, that appears to be exactly the path we seem to be heading down.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use glee in a sentence?

The guys in the 80s squealed with glee at GUIs.

What does glee mean?

great merriment

What part of speech is glee?

glee is commonly used as noun.