GLEES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word GLEES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GLEES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Glee

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English glēo ‘entertainment, music, fun’, of Germanic origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡliː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or another's misfortune

Short Definition:

great delight

Examples:
  • his face lit up with impish glee
Definition:

a song for men's voices in three or more parts, usually unaccompanied, of a type popular especially c.1750–1830.

Short Definition:

song for men's voices in three or more parts

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