cheery

adjective

ˈchir-ē 

cheerier; cheeriest

1

: marked by cheerfulness or good spirits

2

: causing or suggesting cheerfulness

cheery music

cheerily

ˈchir-ə-lē 

adverb

cheeriness

ˈchir-ē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of cheery

• cheerful
• bright
• optimistic

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For a fun and cheery look, blend different teeny tiny fruits. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026

The cheery café is the perfect place to grab a latte or cappuccino. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Here are six new Southern books filled with romance and humor to help keep the mood light and cheery this season. — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 14 June 2026

Comedian Zarna Garg brings her cheery vibes while out and about in New York City on May 27. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cheery

• beery
• bleary
• cirri
• dearie
• deary
• dreary
• eerie
• kiri
• leary
• leery
• peery
• query

Kids Definition

cheery

adjective

ˈchi(ə)r-ē 

cheerier; cheeriest

: merry and bright in manner or effect : cheerful

cheerily

ˈchir-ə-lē 

adverb

cheeriness

ˈchir-ē-nəs 

noun