Definition of cheerful
1a
: full of good spirits : merry
a cheerful host
b
: ungrudging
cheerful obedience
2
: conducive to cheer : likely to dispel gloom or worry
sunny cheerful room
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The first known use of cheerful was in the 15th century
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