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   Cheer·ful

   /ˈCHirf(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. noticeably happy and optimistic: "how can she be so cheerful at six o'clock in the morning?" Similar happyjollymerrybrightgladsunnyjoyfuljoyouslightheartedin good spiritsin high spiritssparklingbubblyexuberantebullientcock-a-hoopelatedgleefulbreezyairycheerysprightlyjauntyanimatedradiantsmilinggrinninglaughingmirthfulfrolicsomejovialgenialgood-humoredhappy-go-luckycarefreeunworrieduntroubledwithout a care in the worldfull of the joys of springbuoyantoptimistichopefulfull of hopepositivecontentcontentedinformal:upbeatchipperchirpypeppysmileysparkyzippyzingybright-eyed and bushy-tailedfull of beansfull of vim and vigorpeartdated:gayliterary:jocundgladsomeblitheblithesomearchaic:of good cheerOpposite sad
   • ▪ causing happiness by its nature or appearance: "the room was painted in cheerful colors" Similar pleasantattractiveagreeablecheeringupliftingbrightsunnyhappyfriendlywelcominghome-likecomfortableinformal:comfyOpposite cheerless

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