glee

• Nom désignant un sentiment de grande joie, d'exaltation ou de bonheur, souvent exprimé de manière vive ou enthousiaste.

A noun referring to a feeling of great joy, delight, or happiness, often expressed in a lively or exuberant manner.

indénombrable

1. Great joy or delightB2formal

   A feeling of great happiness, often caused by one's own success or good fortune.

   grande joie

   • She clapped her hands with glee when she won the prize.
   • The children shouted with glee as they opened their presents.
   • He couldn't hide his glee at the news of his promotion.

   Synonymesdelightelationeuphoriaexhilarationexultationjoyjubilationmerrimentmirthtriumph

   Antonymesdespairgriefmelancholymiserysadnesssorrowwoe

2. Malicious joyC1informal

   A feeling of pleasure derived from someone else's misfortune (schadenfreude).

   Joie maligne

   • He felt a secret glee when his rival failed the exam.
   • She couldn't suppress her glee at seeing him trip.
   • There was a hint of glee in his voice as he reported the bad news.

   Synonymesgloatingschadenfreude