Entry Word: cheer

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter <a birthday celebration filled with amusement and cheer> — see mirth
2 a feeling of ease from grief or trouble <the visiting general had some words of cheer for each of the recuperating soldiers> — see comfort 1
3 a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion <be of good cheer in this Christmas season> — see mood 1
4 cheers pluralenthusiastic and usually public expression of approval <all three movies in the series received cheers from fans of the novels> — see applause