1
a
: 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
Examples of cheerful in a Sentence
She has a cheerful outlook on life.
He seems a little more cheerful today.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature twinkling lights, magical garlands and cheerful wreaths, plus traditional holiday a cappella performances from The Frog Choir.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Cope White, a cheerful Texan raised by a peripatetic single mother, joined the Marines with his straight best friend.
—Bob Morris, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Temporary County Executive Kay Barnes, who was sworn in last week, was cheerful about the end of her short tenure.
—Ilana Arougheti
updated October 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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cheerful
adjective
cheer·ful
ˈchi(ə)r-fəl 
1
a
: full of good spirits
a cheerful outlook
b
: willing sense 3
cheerful obedience
2
: pleasantly bright
a sunny cheerful room
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