as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
his constant cheerfulness makes him a pleasure to be around
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Recent Examples of cheerfulness
Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.
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Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.
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Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.
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Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.
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Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.
—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.
—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.
—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheerfulness
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.
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To our glee, the air mattresses floated him high in the water.
Noun
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Multiple vendors were also out for the late-night festivities.
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The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet.
Noun
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The District, a bar in San Pedro Square, erupted in wild cheers when Mexico scored the first goal of the match.
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The stadium erupted with cheers and celebratory mariachi music!
Noun
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That isn’t to say that Buffett conducts business with blind cheeriness and optimism — nor did Murphy, Buffett said.
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But that cheeriness might be starting to wear off.
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“Cheerfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheerfulness. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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