Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Gleeful”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Gleeful
Gleeful is the singular noun form. Gleefuls is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Feeling or showing very happy and excited emotions in an open, noticeable way.
Why is the Plural of Gleeful “gleefuls”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Gleeful
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: gleeful → gleefuls
How to Remember the Plural of Gleeful
Just add -s to “gleeful” to make “gleefuls”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Some speakers shorten the first vowel to /ˈɡlɪfəl/, losing the distinction from other -ful adjectives..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Gleeful
See gleeful and gleefuls used in real sentences side by side.
- The children were gleeful when they learned about the surprise party. A1
- She let out a gleeful laugh upon discovering the lost manuscript. B1
- Despite the grave circumstances, he wore a disturbingly gleeful expression. C1
How to Pronounce Gleeful and Gleefuls
Stress the first syllable: GLEE-ful. The vowel in glee is long (like fleece), not short.
Origin and Etymology of Gleeful
From Middle English glee (merriment, music) + -ful suffix; glee derives from Old English glēo (entertainment, jesting).
Cultural note: Often describes children or those expressing joy without restraint; in British English, slightly more common than in American.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Gleeful
What is the plural of “gleeful”?
The plural of “gleeful” is “gleefuls”.
Is “gleefuls” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.