cheerier; cheeriest
Synonyms of cheerynext
1
: marked by cheerfulness or good spirits
2
: causing or suggesting cheerfulness
cheery music
cheerily adverb
cheeriness noun

Examples of cheery in a Sentence

a cheery grin on the host of the holiday party a cheery, unexpected compliment can really make another person's day
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Comedian Zarna Garg brings her cheery vibes while out and about in New York City on May 27. People Staff, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 As for lodging, consider booking a room at the cheery Cambria Beach Lodge or the 25-room White Water, a luxury lodge on a Moonstone Beach bluff. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 With a cheery ding, the Riverfront Streetcar extension is open after 10 years of planning and two years of construction. Eleanor Nash may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026 This vibrant stone's light green hue works especially well in breakfast nooks and cheery sunrooms. Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheery

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cheery was in the 15th century

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“Cheery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheery. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cheery

adjective
cheerier; cheeriest
: merry and bright in manner or effect : cheerful
cheerily adverb
cheeriness noun

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