1. plural of glee; instances or expressions of great joy or delight
2. plural of glee; unaccompanied vocal compositions for three or more voices, typically from the 18th and 19th centuries
Usage: musical term

Examples

• The children's glees were evident as they opened their birthday presents.
• She watched with glees as her team scored the winning goal.
• The choir performed several traditional glees at the concert.
• His glees at winning the lottery were short-lived.
• The audience's glees filled the theater during the comedy show.
• They sang glees together in the music hall every Thursday evening.