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

Movie law conveniently parlays their lengthy sentence into a week’s work at the cheery, picturesque Burning Bush Camp, where supervising pastor Tom (Chris Klein) sportingly overlooks their dubious childcare creds and eccentric prayer style. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 July 2026

These cheery yellow blooms often signal the end of summer for many regions. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

Scrub Daddy is another popular household tool, and these cheery sponges come in a pack of five. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

This bright and cheery cake is a happy hello to your new neighbors. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 July 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