What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gleeful
Example
The children were gleeful when they saw the presents under the tree. [gleeful: adjective]
Example
She laughed gleefully as she opened the box and found her favorite book inside. [gleefully: adverb]
happy
Example
I am so happy to see you again after all these years. [happy: adjective]
Example
He always has a happy disposition, no matter what happens. [happy: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Happy is a more commonly used word in everyday language, while gleeful is less common and may be used in more specific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gleeful and happy?
Both gleeful and happy can be used in formal and informal contexts, but happy is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of situations and levels of formality.
