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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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
Her cheerful roommate Sophie (Jiwon Lee) is the first to learn and keep Vee’s secret.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
If possible, insulate and add drywall to the garage, and paint the interiors a bright, cheerful color.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
My inbox began to fill with cheerful nudges from Stephen, my editor.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Cheerful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerful. Accessed 30 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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