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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHEERFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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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   Jun 5, 2012 · The meaning of CHEERFUL is full of good spirits : merry. How to use cheerful in a sentence.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHEERFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

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

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   Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour. They are both very cheerful in spite of their colds. Jack sounded quite cheerful about the idea. [ + about] Synonyms: happy, bright, contented, glad More Synonyms of cheerful. cheerfully adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2.

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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.

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   Define cheerful. cheerful synonyms, cheerful pronunciation, cheerful translation, English dictionary definition of cheerful. adj. 1. Being in or characterized by good spirits; merry. See Synonyms at glad1. 2. Promoting a feeling of cheer; pleasant: a cozy, cheerful room....

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncheerful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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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. He's always been a cheerful, hard-working employee. Extra Examples. Topics Feelings b1.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCHEERFUL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    CHEERFUL definition: 1. happy: 2. bright and pleasant to look at: . Learn more.

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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.