glee

Definitions of glee
  1. noun
    great merriment
    synonyms: gejoel, gejouw, hilariteit, vrolijkheid
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    type of:
    hilariteit, vrolijkheid
    a gay feeling
  2. noun
    malicious satisfaction
    synonyms: leedvermaak
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    type of:
    tevredenheid, vergenoegdheid, voldoening
    the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
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