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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cheerfulCheerful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CHEERFUL is full of good spirits : merry. How to use cheerful in a sentence.

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   Synonyms for CHEERFUL: bright, optimistic, cheery, sunny, upbeat, smiling, buoyant, lively; Antonyms of CHEERFUL: gloomy, sullen, glum, morose, sulky, dour, sad, unhappy.

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   CHEERFUL definition: 1. happy and positive: 2. used to describe a place or thing that is bright and pleasant and makes…. Learn more.

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   CHEERFUL meaning: 1. happy and positive: 2. used to describe a place or thing that is bright and pleasant and makes…. Learn more.

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   a cheerful person. Synonyms: jolly, sunny, buoyant, joyous, joyful, happy, blithe, gay, cheery. Antonyms: miserable. promoting or inducing cheer; pleasant; bright: cheerful surroundings. characterized by or expressive of good spirits or cheerfulness: cheerful songs.

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   happy, and showing it by the way that you behave. You're not your usual cheerful self today. a cheerful smile/voice/face/disposition. to look/seem/sound cheerful. He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy. You’re in a cheerful mood.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHEERFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. full of cheer; in good spirits. a cheerful person. 2. promoting or inducing cheer; pleasant; bright. cheerful surroundings. 3. characterized by or expressive of good spirits or cheerfulness. cheerful songs.

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   Someone who's cheerful is spirited and happy. Your sister might be so cheerful that you hear her whistling joyfully first thing in the morning. If you're full of good humor and optimism, your friends probably describe you as cheerful.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › cheerfulCheerful - definition of cheerful by The Free Dictionary

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    1. full of cheer; in good spirits. 2. conducive to cheer; pleasant; bright: cheerful surroundings. 3. expressive of good spirits: a cheerful song. 4. wholehearted; ungrudging: a cheerful giver. [1400–50]

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    Definition of cheerful adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.