This list includes 13 Emotions that start with G, from “gaiety” to “guilt”. These entries range from clearly positive to clearly negative feelings and help students, writers, and therapists find precise language.

Emotions that start with G are feelings whose common English labels begin with the letter G. Many come from Old English or Latin roots, and some appear in classic literature as clear mood markers.

Below you’ll find the table with Emotion, Type, Definition, and Example.

Emotion: Contains the emotion name in quotes so you can scan for specific words or ideas.

Type: Shows whether the emotion is Positive, Negative, or Neutral, helping you choose tone quickly.

Definition: Gives a concise one-sentence meaning to clarify how the emotion is used.

Example: Offers a short sentence showing the emotion in context so you can see practical usage.

Emotions that start with G

EmotionTypeIntensityMeaning
gaietyPositive6cheerful, light-hearted happiness or festive spirit
giddinessPositive4lightheaded excitement or frivolous joy
gladnessPositive5feeling pleased or happy
gleePositive7joyful, often mischievous delight
glumnessNegative3sullen sadness or morose mood
gloomNegative5low spirits or a depressed, dark mood
goodwillPositive4friendly, benevolent feeling toward others
gratificationPositive6pleasure from satisfying a desire or need
gratitudePositive6thankful appreciation for benefits received
greedNegative7intense, selfish desire for more, often material
griefNegative9deep sorrow, usually due to loss
grudgeNegative5persistent feeling of resentment or ill will
guiltNegative8remorse or sense of responsibility for wrongdoing

Descriptions

gaiety
A lively, buoyant mood often linked to celebrations; “Her gaiety brightened the party.”
giddiness
A sense of dizzy excitement or playful elation; “He felt giddiness when the news arrived.”
gladness
A simple, pleasant feeling of being pleased or relieved; “She felt gladness at the good grades.”
glee
A spirited, sometimes triumphant joy; “The children shouted with glee at the surprise.”
glumness
A quiet, sulky low mood often showing disappointment; “His glumness lasted all morning.”
gloom
A pervasive low or bleak feeling that dampens mood; “A weekend of rain brought gloom.”
goodwill
A warm, cooperative attitude or wish for others’ well-being; “They worked together in goodwill.”
gratification
The pleasant feeling after getting a wanted result; “She felt gratification finishing the project.”
gratitude
A warm, appreciative feeling toward someone who helped; “He expressed gratitude for their support.”
greed
A strong, self-centered craving for resources or gain; “Corporate greed drove unethical decisions.”
grief
A profound, often prolonged sorrow after loss; “He was overcome by grief after the funeral.”
grudge
A long-lasting sense of bitterness toward someone; “She held a grudge for years.”
guilt
A painful feeling of having harmed others or violated values; “He felt guilt after lying.”
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