gleefulness
Exuberant happy state
Gleefulness is the state of being gleeful—openly joyful, often with visible delight.
The word carries a childlike quality, suggesting unrestrained happiness: Her gleefulness was contagious.
It can shade toward mischievous pleasure: He watched with gleefulness as his prank unfolded.
Intense joyful excitement
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
exuberance · bliss · overjoyed · thrilled · delight · buoyancy · high-spirited · uplifted
Vocal expression of amusement
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
- chucklingLaughing softly, briefly
- jovialityHearty, convivial cheerfulness
- hilarityExtreme amusement, often shared
merriment · amusement · lightheartedness · playfulness · whimsy · silliness · levity · humor
Freedom from wrongdoing
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- squealingMaking shrill cries
- bouncingSpringing back repeatedly
skipping · wide-eyed · carefree · unrestrained · spontaneous · giggly · ticklish · delighted
Festive event marking occasion
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- fiestaFestive public celebration
gala · merrymaking · festivity · conviviality · jollification · carousing · toast · cheering
exhilaration
Intense joyful excitement
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
jubilation · exuberance · bliss · overjoyed · thrilled · delight · buoyancy · high-spirited · uplifted · transport
laughter
Vocal expression of amusement
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
- chucklingLaughing softly, briefly
- jovialityHearty, convivial cheerfulness
hilarity · merriment · amusement · lightheartedness · playfulness · whimsy · silliness · levity · humor · wit
innocence
Freedom from wrongdoing
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- squealingMaking shrill cries
bouncing · skipping · wide-eyed · carefree · unrestrained · spontaneous · giggly · ticklish · delighted · enchanted
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
fiesta · gala · merrymaking · festivity · conviviality · jollification · carousing · toast · cheering · party
gleefulnessmisery
Intense prolonged distress
wretchedness · anguish · despair · heartbreak · grief