cheerful

adjective

ˈchir-fəl How to pronounce cheerful (audio)
Definition of cheerfulnext
1
as in bright
having or showing a good mood or disposition a cheerful person who is always fun to work with and a pleasure to be around

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2
as in cheery
serving to lift one's spirits a hospital with sunny, cheerful rooms that are designed to make a patient's stay as pleasant as possible

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Recent Examples of cheerful Buchholz remained cheerful throughout the event, saying there is nothing to complain about when a party doubles its support. — Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025 Mocha, the family’s large yet cheerful dog, sat in a crate a few feet away, shifting between tail-wagging and short naps. — Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025 Just like her original videos, which featured a cheerful group dynamic, upbeat music, and bouncy choreography, the Supernatural workouts take something that could be a chore and add an element of entertainment. — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025 Choose a cheerful color, such as yellow or these vivid pink ranunculus. 12 of 30 Decorate with Fresh Greenery Using full spring branches is a quick way to make a dramatic statement. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cheerful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerful
  1. bright
  2. cheery
  3. optimistic
  4. sunny
  5. upbeat
  6. buoyant
Adjective
  • The Vera Bradley design includes a bright and vibrant floral pattern on one side and a more subtle blue embroidery on the other.
    — Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Numerous expansive windows let in natural light so the interior living space is bright.
    — David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of bright
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  • San Juan, Puerto Rico With its blue cobblestoned streets and homes splashed with cheery pastel colors, Old San Juan is a flaneur’s paradise.
    — Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2025
  • This episode takes place entirely inside a children’s mental-health facility, which seems both intentionally cheery and notably depressing.
    — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of cheery
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  • Surround Yourself with Positive Influences Entrepreneurs and investors who network with forward-thinking, optimistic individuals are more likely to maintain a long-term perspective on financial growth.
    — Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Analysts are optimistic on the stock’s upward potential, even as Target shares have suffered.
    — Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of optimistic
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  • Most avalanche accidents happen on the first sunny day after a storm when people get antsy and disregard red flags.
    — Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Its flavors evoked a kind of nostalgia—like eating sunflower seeds on a sunny day at the ballpark—but also boasted a sophisticated richness the other butters lacked.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of sunny
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  • Among the upbeat videos on offer: 👧A young girl waiting for a heart transplant couldn’t go to her school’s father-daughter dance, so her dad brought the dancefloor to her in the hospital.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Learn to Line Dance: Learn the basic steps of line dancing to fun, easy dances and upbeat music.
    — Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of upbeat
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  • All the actors are on the same page, equally at home with Chekhov’s realism and buoyant theatricality.
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Overall, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a very good role-playing game and one that not only is a proud addition to the Xeno series but also adds another great game to the library of the already buoyant Switch.
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of buoyant

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