cheerful

pronunciation

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Adjective:

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

Word Origin

cheerful (adj.): c. 1400, "full of cheer," from cheer (n.) + -ful. Meaning "elevating the spirits" is from mid-15c. Related: Cheerfully; cheerfulness.

Synonym

adj.

earnest ungrudging whole-hearted genuine heartfelt sincere hearty

adj.

vigorous enlivened animated ebullient active beatific glad dynamic lively jaunty sparkling effervescent vivacious spry bubbling sportive energetic bright delighted bubbly spirited alive sprightly playful happy blissful pleased frolicsome

adj.

joyful jocund gay jolly elated laughing overjoyed sunny gleeful carefree jubilant convivial buoyant jovial blithesome exhilarated joyous roseate mirthful happy sanguine lighthearted easygoing hilarious smiling merry happy-go-lucky blithe debonair airy cheery optimistic exultant

Antonym

adj.

melancholy gloomy reluctant dismal cheerless

Example

1. This cheerful duet looks set to drag on .

2. I thanked the cheerful lady and paid her modest fee .

3. I was a cheerful and healthy new mother .

4. Still , he is upbeat and cheerful , a contrast with his often grumpy on-screen persona .

5. But in recent months michigan has tried to present a more cheerful message .

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