Glee
Noun
Definition: Great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or another's misfortune.
Synonyms: Joy, Happiness, Delight
Antonyms: Sorrow, Sadness, Despair
Examples:
- She could not contain her glee when she won the lottery.
- The children danced with glee at the sight of their presents.
Mnemonics:
- 'Glee' sounds like 'gleaming', which can be associated with happiness and delight.
- Think of 'glee' as an enthusiastic exclamation of joy.
Etymology:
Origin:
Middle English 'gle', from Old Norse 'glā', meaning "mirth, happiness, joy."
Historical Usage:The word 'glee' has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe happiness or delight.
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
"Jump for glee"
Explanation:To express extreme joy or happiness, often by jumping or leaping.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing 'glee' with 'glum'.
Explanation:'Glee' represents joy and delight, while 'glum' signifies a gloomy or sad attitude. They are opposite in meaning.