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
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She has a cheerful outlook on life.
He seems a little more cheerful today.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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After losing her businesses, going through a divorce and being diagnosed with breast cancer, all in quick succession, her cheerful disposition dimmed.
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Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
One by one as families received meals (that included a turkey and all the trimmings) from Anthony, Carter, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and assistant coach Dale Osbourne, laughter and cheerful conversations were shared amongst those in attendance.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
After losing her businesses, going through a divorce and being diagnosed with breast cancer, all in quick succession, her cheerful disposition dimmed.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Hot Pink Holiday decor doesn't need to take itself too seriously, and incorporating hot pink is one way to keep things cheerful and light.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
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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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