gleeful

Today's Word February 26, 2019

Definition: (adjective) Full of high-spirited delight.
Synonyms: elated, joyful, jubilant.
Usage: As he spoke his boyish face was wreathed in a gleeful smile, and his voice had an exultant ring.
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