Definition of cheerful
1a : full of good spirits : merry a cheerful hostb : ungrudging cheerful obedience
2 : conducive to cheer : likely to dispel gloom or worry sunny cheerful room
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Examples of cheerful in a Sentence
She has a cheerful outlook on life.
He seems a little more cheerful today.
Origin and Etymology of cheerful
see 1cheer
First Known Use: 15th century
CHEERFUL Defined for English Language Learners
cheerful
playDefinition of cheerful for English Language Learners
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: feeling or showing happiness
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: feeling or showing that you are willing to do something without complaining
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: causing good feelings or happiness
CHEERFUL Defined for Kids
cheerful
playDefinition of cheerful for Students
1 : feeling or showing happiness
2 : causing good feelings or happiness cheerful news
3 : pleasantly bright a sunny cheerful room
cheerfully
\-fə-lē\ adverbcheerfulness
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