cheerier; cheeriest
1
: marked by cheerfulness or good spirits
2
: causing or suggesting cheerfulness
cheery music
Examples of cheery in a Sentence
a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party
a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day
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This cheery wallet is classic Kate Spade.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
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Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Adobe’s forecast is only the latest sign that the all-important holiday shopping season could be more drab than cheery.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
His singles are custom-made for arenas, with massive, cheery choruses reminiscent of peak ’80s MTV.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Their stems and new growth are wine-colored and do present a fresh and cheery look.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cheery
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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheery. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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