cheerful

adjective

cheer·ful | \ ˈchir-fəl

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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Examples of cheerful in a Sentence

She has a cheerful outlook on life. He seems a little more cheerful today.

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Sagittarius — The Santa Clause Just like Santa, those with Sagittarius as a sign are cheerful with open hearts. — Marilyn La Jeunesse, Teen Vogue, "The Best Christmas Movies to Watch According to Your Zodiac Sign," 26 Nov. 2018 Prices heading for third quarterly rise as ETF demand picks up Bolton’s addition to Trump’s team may spur gains, ANZ predicts Gold bulls are finding 2018 offers plenty of reasons to be cheerful. — Bloomberg.com, "Gold Forges Its Best Run Since 2011," 29 Mar. 2018 But Claire’s Camera, which was filmed right before the news of Hong and Kim’s relationship broke, also has an air of self-interrogation, even though the movie is mostly cheerful. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "Claire's Camera and the Beguiling Films of Hong Sang-soo," 8 Mar. 2018 GBGVs are known for their speed, stamina and cheerful nature, and the traditional pack hunters tend to get along well with other dogs, says AKC spokeswoman Brandi Hunter. — CBS News, "American Kennel Club adds 2 canine breeds to roster," 10 Jan. 2018 But the cheerful vibes might soon vanish: Passengers were informed on Tuesday morning that breakfast would be their last meal. — Sam Blum, Popular Mechanics, "Amtrak Train with 183 People On Board Has Been Stranded in Oregon Snow for 36 Hours," 26 Feb. 2019 In the dining foyer, an elephant tusk dining table is surrounded by chairs upholstered in a cheerful ikat by Clarence house, while a Kelly Wearstler chandelier shines overhead. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "An Uninspired NYC Apartment Is Revived With Color, Charisma, and Customization," 17 Jan. 2019 Plenty of cheerful young Aussies, as well as a smattering of Harvard Business School–bound gappers on Rumspringa-like tours of the region’s fastest growing economy, filled the street cafés and five-dollar-a-night hotels. — Pilar Guzmán, Condé Nast Traveler, "Editor's Letter: Coming Full Circle," 13 Nov. 2018 If a cheerful midcentury modern in a warm climate sounds just right to you, 218 East Country Club Drive is on the market now for $437,000. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Renovated midcentury near Las Vegas wants $437K," 2 Nov. 2018

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