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Definition of Gleefully
1. Adverb. In a joyous and gleeful manner. "The old man had greeted her gleefully"
Definition of Gleefully
1. Adverb. joyfully ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Gleefully
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gleefully
Literary usage of Gleefully
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Regimental History: The One Hundred and Twenty-fifth New York State Volunteers by Ezra de Freest Simons (1888)
"Passing along the road soon after, he gleefully waved his hat and exclaimed : "
Close call, Chaplain !" Close call, indeed, and the last call. ..."
2. Klytia: A Story of Heidelberg Castle by Adolf Hausrath, George Taylor (1883)
"... felt very pleased at having given so good an answer and singing gleefully
sprang up the steps to the portal of the Castle. ..."
3. The Fireside Encyclopædia of Poetry: Comprising the Best Poems of the Most (1878)
"... gleefully do your best To blow her against the young man's breast? Where he
as gladly folded her in ; He kiss'd her mouth and dimpled chin. ..."
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