Gleeful
Gleeful adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.
Usage example: the gleeful atmosphere that envelops the host city of the Super Bowl
Sorry
Sorry adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: was sorry to see the family farm being sold
Both words in one sentence
- After all, someone will be eliminated first, and we're supposed to be sorry (or in some cases gleeful) to see them go.
Source: Developing Doomed Characters
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